For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 262 students in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Fairground is Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Fairground, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2941 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines, IA include Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Fairground, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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