For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in 50312, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 50312, IA is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 50312 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50312, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50312, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50312, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50312, IA include Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50312?
1 public preschools are located in 50312.
What is the racial composition of students in 50312?
50312 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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