For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,249 students in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA include Phillips Elementary School, Garton Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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