Best Jordan Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 403 students in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Jordan Park is Lovejoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA include Lovejoy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Jordan Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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