Home to more than 60 schools located in every neighborhood of the community, Des Moines Public Schools provides families with choices to meet the educational needs of students from preschool …

Dowling Catholic High School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. With a curriculum designed to engage and challenge students to reach …

WDMCS has been giving back as 2025 comes to a close. Read some highlights to show how WDMCS students, families, and staff are making a difference. Recipe: Make WDMCS Students' Favorite …

See the best high schools in the Des Moines, IA metro area based on ranking, graduation rate, college readiness and other key stats. Learn more here.

Best Des Moines schools listed by Des Moines school districts. Browse best elementary, middle, and high schools private and public schools by grade level in Des Moines, Iowa (IA).

View the 2026 top-ranked public schools in Des Moines, Iowa. Find rankings, test scores, reviews and more. Read about top-ranked schools like: Delaware Elementary School, Downtown School and …

The 2026 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking …

Norwalk Community School District

Discover your future at Iowa Western Community College. Explore degrees, certificates, online programs, and student life. Apply today — your journey starts here.

Jan 7, 2026 · The number of students attending accredited private schools in Iowa continues to rise.