These are some of the top-rated public schools in Des Moines based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ 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
30,739 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 63 schools -
West Des Moines Community School District
9,225 students | WEST DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 14 schools -
Southeast Polk Community School District
7,397 students | ALTOONA, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
Saydel Community School District
1,337 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Des Moines
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 30, 2025
Great school, and staff who cares. Highschool is a step into adulthood, you get what you put into it. If you fail to go to class, do your work and actively learn then no, your not going succeed.... More
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Lincoln High School
Parent / Guardian
October 30, 2025
If you want your child to be bullied, nothing to happen to fix the issues, and attacked and injured by other students without any notification sent to you about these situations, then this is the... More
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Cornell Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
October 22, 2025
Willard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and... More
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Willard Elementary School
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