For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,559 students in 50317, IA (there are , serving 250 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 50317, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50317, IA are Delaware Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50317 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50317, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50317, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2941 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Hoyt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Brubaker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 E 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
50317, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3720 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8401
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8401
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
2115 E 39th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8418
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8418
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3109
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3109
Gr: 4-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50317, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50317, IA include Delaware Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50317?
9 public schools are located in 50317.
What percentage of students in 50317 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 50317 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50317?
50317 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).