For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 269 students in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public school in McKinley School And Columbus Park is Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA include Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of McKinley School And Columbus Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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