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West Des Moines Schools

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GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
West Des Moines's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more

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Brookview Elementary School
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Maple Grove Elementary School

A-1 school. I am sure the rating of 8 out of 10 is due to the vast area the school cove...

Posted 57 days ago

Sayre Montessori School

My daughter attended Sayre for a time and had a truly awful experience. What started o...

Posted 62 days ago

St. Francis of Assisi School

My child and I had the worst experience at this school. I was told to take my child to ...

Posted 69 days ago

What's it like to live in West Des Moines?

West Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $66,930 $48,978 $50,935
Median home price $165,900 $110,700 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)97% 89% 100%
Unemployment 6% 6% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)344
Days per year with some sun: 200
Days per year with some precipitation: 108		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 56,609
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