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Best Union Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,433 students in the neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public school in Union Park is North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an score of 33% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Union Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
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Bottom 50%

501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200

Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines, IA include North High School.

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

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines.

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

the neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).