For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 711 students in 50311, IA (there are , serving 238 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 50311, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50311, IA are Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 50311 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50311, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50311, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5912 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8440
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8440
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 College
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8430
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8430
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
50311, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50311, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50311, IA include Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50311?
2 public schools are located in 50311.
What percentage of students in 50311 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 50311 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50311?
50311 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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