For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,565 students in Urbandale, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,498 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA are Webster Elementary School, Walnut Hills Elementary School and Radiant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Urbandale, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Radiant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 170th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Valerius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Rolling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Airline Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Karen Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Urbandale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Urbandale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #99.
Olmsted Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA include Webster Elementary School, Walnut Hills Elementary School and Radiant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Urbandale?
9 public schools are located in Urbandale.
What percentage of students in Urbandale go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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