These are some of the top-rated public schools in Des Moines based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
33,623 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK-12 | 62 schools -
West Des Moines Community School District
9,223 students | WEST DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK-12 | 13 schools -
Southeast Polk Community School District
7,203 students | PLEASANT HILL, IA
Grades PK-12 | 11 schools -
Saydel Community School District
1,359 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK-12 | 3 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Des Moines
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Parent / Guardian
March 24, 2023
Awful no parent contact. Nothing a bunch of mad under staffed.
Review for
Brody Middle School
Parent / Guardian
March 19, 2023
This schools teachers are very unprofessional and the majority just seem there to get the pay check never will I let any of my kids get into this sad and joke of a "school".
Review for
Lincoln High School
Current student
March 10, 2023
East High School has been alright. All you do is just pay attention and just get grades. Pretty simple. It's a simple school.
Review for
East High School