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Best 50316 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,999 students in 50316, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 347 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 50316, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 50316, IA are Cattell Elementary School, East High School and Madison 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 score of 35% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 42% (versus the 70% 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50316, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Cattell Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403

Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

East High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
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815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788

Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Madison Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420

Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #44.

Capitol View Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
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320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402

Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #55.

Hiatt Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
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1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774

Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #66.

Carver Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
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705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418

Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Wallace Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437

Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 50316, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in 50316, IA include Cattell Elementary School, East High School and Madison Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 50316?

6 public schools are located in 50316.

What percentage of students in 50316 go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in 50316 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 50316?

50316 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).