For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,398 students in Urbandale, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,456 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA are Webster Elementary School, Walnut Hills Elementary School and Valerius Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Urbandale, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Valerius Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Radiant Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5050 170th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Urbandale High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #66.
Urbandale Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #77.
Rolling Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Airline Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Karen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA include Webster Elementary School, Walnut Hills Elementary School and Valerius Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Urbandale, IA?
9 public schools are located in Urbandale, IA.
What percentage of students in Urbandale, IA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale, IA?
Urbandale, IA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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