Districts in Polk County10 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk Community School District | Alleman | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,243 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Ankeny Community School District | Ankeny | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 12,750 | 17 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Johnston Community School District | Johnston | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 7,487 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southeast Polk Community School District | Altoona | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 7,397 | 11 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bondurant-Farrar Community School District | Bondurant | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2,731 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Urbandale Community School District | Urbandale | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 4,308 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Des Moines Community Schools | West Des Moines | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 9,225 | 14 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Saydel Community School District | Berwick | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,337 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Clayton Ridge Community School District | Garnavillo | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,485 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Des Moines Independent Community School District | Des Moines | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 30,739 | 59 | PK–12 | 11 |
Zip Codes in Polk County
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 79,702 students across 133 schools. The largest is Des Moines Independent Community School District with 30,739 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County has 10 public school districts covering 33 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is North Polk Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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