For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,756 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Capitol Park are East High School, Madison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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
| 2,014 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
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: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA include East High School, Madison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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