Best Public Elementary Schools in 50312 (Des Moines, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50312 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,313 students in 50312, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50312, IA are Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School and Hubbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 50312 have an score of 58% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50312, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50312, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Hanawalt Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
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225 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8411

Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Merrill Middle School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
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5301 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448

Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #33.

Hubbell Elementary School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
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800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414

Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #44.

Greenwood Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410

Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #55.

Callanan Middle School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
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3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101

Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #66.

Ruby Van Meter

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bridges (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552

Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson (Closed 2023)

800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414

Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210

Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50312, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50312, IA include Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School and Hubbell Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 50312?

6 public elementary schools are located in 50312.

What is the racial composition of students in 50312?

50312 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).