For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,724 students in Waukee, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waukee, IA are Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Middle School and Grant Ragan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukee, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waukee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waukee, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukee Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
850 6th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Gr: 6-7 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Eason Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Gr: 6-7 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
965 Ashworth Rd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1455 Nw Douglas Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Gr: 6-7 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Waukee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waukee, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waukee, IA include Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Middle School and Grant Ragan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waukee?
7 public elementary schools are located in Waukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee?
Waukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waukee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waukee include: South Middle School vs. Waukee Middle School, Waukee Middle School vs. South Middle School, Grant Ragan Elementary School vs. Waukee Elementary School
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