For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,210 students in 50317, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 50317, IA are Delaware Elementary School and Garton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 50317 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50317, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50317, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Gr: PK | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 50317, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 50317, IA include Delaware Elementary School and Garton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50317?
3 public preschools are located in 50317.
What is the racial composition of students in 50317?
50317 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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