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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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What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,549 $47,329 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)81% 80% 100%
Unemployment 3% 3% 4%
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: 194,900

Recent Parent Reviews

Weeks Middle School

4 out of 5 stars
7 days ago

My son transitioned to Weeks after the Downtown School in Des Moines. We are pleased w...

Delaware Elementary School

2 out of 5 stars
7 days ago

Our children attended Delaware Elementary for 7 years. We were pleased with a few of t...

Holy Trinity

5 out of 5 stars
14 days ago

I've been more than impressed with HT! I had & still have no doubts about choosing a pr...

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