Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa (2025)
13 schools · 8,834 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 592.
West Des Moines, in Iowa, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,834 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 2 other, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 13 public.
The median Enrollment across West Des Moines's schools is 592, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Brookview Elementary School (88.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Maple Grove Elementary School (86.1, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Woodland Hills Elementary School (85.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Valley High School (2,178 students), Westridge Elementary (744 students), Valley Southwoods (678 students).
Ranked schools in West Des Moines
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 189Brookview Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 592 students
- 286Maple Grove Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 577 students
- 386Woodland Hills Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 481Stilwell Junior High SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 581Westridge ElementaryWest Des Moines · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 680Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 778Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 877Crossroads Park Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 970Western Hills Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 570 students
- 1066Hillside Elementary SchoolWest Des Moines · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 548 students
- 1165Valley High SchoolWest Des Moines · Public High80% Math proficiency · 2,178 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookview Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88.7 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 2 | Maple Grove Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.1 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 577 |
| 3 | Woodland Hills Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 4 | Stilwell Junior High School West Des Moines · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 5 | Westridge Elementary West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 80.5 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 6 | Jordan Creek Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 79.7 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 7 | Fairmeadows Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 78.4 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 8 | Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 76.9 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 9 | Western Hills Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 10 | Hillside Elementary School West Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 548 |
| 11 | Valley High School West Des Moines · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 2,178 |
Other schools in West Des Moines
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in West Des Moines side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Des Moines?
Brookview Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in West Des Moines with a Success Index (US) of 88.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines has 13 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 8,834 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in West Des Moines?
The median Enrollment across schools in West Des Moines is 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.