For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 740 students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Meredith is Meredith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA include Meredith Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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