For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 696 students in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Indianola Hills are Howe Elementary School and Park Ave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Indianola
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Park Ave Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3141 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA include Howe Elementary School and Park Ave Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Indianola Hills, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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