For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 268 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Downtown Des Moines is Walnut Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA include Walnut Street School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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