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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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Jefferson Elementary School
Ruby Van Meter School
Cowles Elementary School
Hanawalt Elementary School
Downtown School
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Recent Reviews

Lovejoy Elementary School

The current principal, Bill Szakacs, is one of the most incompetent administrators you'...

Posted 12 days ago

Lincoln High School

All six of my children went to school there. Three daughters went on to higher educatio...

Posted 18 days ago

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

My child has been going to this school for a few years now and it's everything I want f...

Posted 24 days ago

What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,365 $48,978 $50,935
Median home price $98,200 $110,700 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)84% 89% 100%
Unemployment 6% 6% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)744
Days per year with some sun: 204
Days per year with some precipitation: 100
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Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 203,433
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