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Best Highland Park Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Highland Park are Findley Elementary School, Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an score of 35% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 34% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Findley Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407

Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Cattell Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403

Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

Harding Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
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203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445

Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA include Findley Elementary School, Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).