For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,130 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA are Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Grades: PK
| 23 students
West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Grades: PK-3
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA include Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Des Moines?
6 public preschools are located in West Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in West Des Moines include: Western Hills Elementary School vs. Fairmeadows Elementary School, Fairmeadows Elementary School vs. Western Hills Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School vs. Western Hills Elementary School
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