Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

Best Fairmont Park Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,249 students in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Fairmont Park are Phillips Elementary School, Garton Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 40% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Phillips Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431

Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #22.

Garton Elementary School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
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2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408

Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Goodrell Middle School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
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3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444

Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA include Phillips Elementary School, Garton Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Fairmont Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).