Schools in Des Moines, Washington (2025)
9 schools · 5,205 students · 8 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 518.
Ranked schools in Des Moines
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Washington.
- 175Cascade Public SchoolsDes Moines · Charter High20.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 126 students
- 266North Hill ElementaryDes Moines · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 361Maritime High SchoolDes Moines · Public High38.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 126 students
- 449Des Moines ElementaryDes Moines · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 500 students
- 546Mount Rainier High SchoolDes Moines · Public High36% Math proficiency · 1,846 students
- 645Woodmont K-8 SchoolDes Moines · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 744Pacific Middle SchoolDes Moines · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 842Parkside ElementaryDes Moines · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 930Midway ElementaryDes Moines · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 548 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cascade Public Schools Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 74.5 Top 25% | 20.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 126 |
| 2 | North Hill Elementary Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 3 | Maritime High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.1 Top 50% | 38.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 126 |
| 4 | Des Moines Elementary Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 500 |
| 5 | Mount Rainier High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 6 | Woodmont K-8 School Des Moines · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 7 | Pacific Middle School Des Moines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 8 | Parkside Elementary Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 9 | Midway Elementary Des Moines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 548 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Des Moines?
Cascade Public Schools is the highest-ranked school in Des Moines with a Success Index (US) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 9 schools (3 high, 5 elementary, 1 middle) educating 5,205 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Des Moines?
The median Enrollment across schools in Des Moines is 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.