Home - Des Moines Public Schools For more than 100 years, the Des Moines Independent Community School District has been providing an outstanding education to the students of our community
Elementary Schools - Des Moines Public Schools More than 15,000 students attend 38 elementary schools throughout the school district Des Moines Public Schools does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to education, and that especially applies to our elementary schools
Best Public Schools in Des Moines, IA (2026) View the 2026 top-ranked public schools in Des Moines, Iowa Find rankings, test scores, reviews and more Read about top-ranked schools like: Delaware Elementary School, Downtown School and Hanawalt Elementary School
Des Moines, IA School Ratings - GreatSchools There are 194 schools in Des Moines This includes 142 preschools, 65 elementary schools, 31 middle schools, and 15 high schools These are some of the top-rated public schools in Des Moines based on a variety of measures Find out more about GreatSchools ratings
Home - West Des Moines Community Schools Transitional kindergarten at WDMCS is a full-day, five-day per week program for students who need more time to grow before Kindergarten We partner with the Food Bank of Iowa to provide necessary nutrition to students and families through food banks at eight buildings across the district
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines Horizon Science Academy Des Moines features a curriculum focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), small class sizes, and building a school community
Dowling Catholic High School | Private School in West Des Moines, IA Thank you for your interest in Dowling Catholic High School With a history dating back more than 100 years, we are committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and families of all faiths
Sacred Heart School - West Des Moines, IA We are a Catholic community committed to living our faith, achieving personal and academic excellence, and valuing the unique dignity of every person