Best West Des Moines Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,130 students in West Des Moines, IA.

The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA are Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

West Des Moines, IA public preschools have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in West Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Westridge Elementary School

(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
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5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400

Gr: PK-6 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Jordan Creek Elementary School

(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
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4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200

Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #33.

Fairmeadows Elementary School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
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807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500

Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #44.

Western Hills Elementary School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
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600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900

Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #55.

Hillside Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
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713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200

Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: n/an/a

Learning Resource Center

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3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071

Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clegg Park Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300

Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600

Gr: PK-3 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA?

The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA include Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in West Des Moines?

6 public preschools are located in West Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines?

West Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?