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GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Top-Rated Des Moines Public Schools

 
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Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Jefferson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Greenwood Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Pleasant Hill Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Phillips Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,549 $47,329 $49,199
Median home price $143,600 $139,600 $310,200
Cost of living (% of national avg)81% 80% 100%
Unemployment 3% 3% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)623
Days per year with some sun: 204
Days per year with some precipitation: 100		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 194,900

Recent Parent Reviews

Hanawalt Elementary School

4 out of 5 stars
16 days ago

I used to consider Hanawalt a 5 star school. However, class size this year is ridiculo...

Jefferson Elementary School

25 days ago

I tell all my friends this is like getting private school education for public school p...

Holy Trinity

5 out of 5 stars
25 days ago

We've got two children at HT. I've been so happy with their education. My oldest real...

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