For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 644 students in 50314, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 50314, IA is Moulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 50314 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50314, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50314, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1541 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8427
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8427
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Gr: PK | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
50314, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8645
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8645
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50314, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50314, IA include Moulton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50314?
2 public preschools are located in 50314.
What is the racial composition of students in 50314?
50314 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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