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 average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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