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GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Des Moines's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Des Moines Public Schools

 
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Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Jefferson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Greenwood Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Pleasant Hill Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Phillips Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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Recent Parent Reviews

Garton Elementary School

4 out of 5 stars

My son has had and is continuing to receive an excellent education with the Des Moines ...

Posted yesterday

River Woods Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars

The new principal is very friendly and involved and the teachers work very well with th...

Posted yesterday

Science Center of IA Pre-School

5 out of 5 stars

We love the Science Center Pre-school. Our daughters are involved in exciting activiti...

Posted 4 days ago

What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,549 $47,329 $49,199
Median home price $135,810 $142,506 $248,670
Cost of living (% of national avg)82% 82% 100%
Unemployment 4% 4% 5%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)623
Days per year with some sun: 204
Days per year with some precipitation: 100		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 196,998
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