For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 579 students in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Grays Woods is Stowe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Gr: PK | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA include Stowe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Grays Woods, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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