For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,355 students in 50265, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 50265, IA are Jordan Creek Elementary School, Fairmeadows Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 50265 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50265, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50265, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Grades: PK
| 23 students
50265, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Grades: PK-3
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50265, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50265, IA include Jordan Creek Elementary School, Fairmeadows Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50265?
5 public preschools are located in 50265.
What is the racial composition of students in 50265?
50265 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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