For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,249 students in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairmont Park are Phillips Elementary School, Garton Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA include Phillips Elementary School, Garton Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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