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Best 50309 Iowa 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in 50309, IA.

The top ranked public schools in 50309, IA are Downtown School, Walnut Street School and Virtual Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 50309 have an score of 48% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50309, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50309, IA 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Downtown School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-5848

Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Walnut Street School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438

Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Virtual Campus

(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
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1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502

Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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50309, Iowa 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Des Moines Central Campus High School (Closed 2023)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students

Des Moines Central Middle School (Closed 2009)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-8

Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911

Gr: 7-9 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Dunlap Exemplary Preschool (Closed 2007)

918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Gateway Secondary School (Closed 2015)

1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Pace (Closed 2007)

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589

Gr: 9-12

Zach Hamlett Preschool (Closed 2007)

1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 50309, IA?

The top ranked public schools in 50309, IA include Downtown School, Walnut Street School and Virtual Campus.

How many public schools are located in 50309?

3 public schools are located in 50309.

What is the racial composition of students in 50309?

50309 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).