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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
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

Recent Parent Reviews

Orchard Place School

5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago

I love this school and the circle of courage! This school has helped me and I believe i...

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
11 days ago

We moved to Pleasant Hill just for the school. Great community and school. Small town...

Weeks Middle School

1 out of 5 stars
11 days ago

My student transfeed here from another school. This school is run more like a juvenile ...

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