For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,075 students in 50266, IA (there are , serving 937 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 50266, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50266, IA are Brookview Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50266 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50266, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50266, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 South 95th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
Gr: K-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Valley High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50266, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50266, IA include Brookview Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50266?
6 public schools are located in 50266.
What percentage of students in 50266 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 50266 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50266?
50266 public schools minority enrollment is 40% 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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