For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,214 students in 50316, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 385 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 50316, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 50316, IA are East High School, Cattell Elementary School and Capitol View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50316 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 50316, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50316, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #22.
Cattell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Capitol View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Hiatt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50316, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50316, IA include East High School, Cattell Elementary School and Capitol View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50316, IA?
6 public schools are located in 50316, IA.
What percentage of students in 50316, IA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 50316, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50316, IA?
50316, IA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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