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Best Waukee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,133 students in Waukee, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Waukee, IA are Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Middle School and Grant Ragan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukee, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waukee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waukee, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukee Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
850 6th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Prairieview School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Gr: 9 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Northwest High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Gr: 10-12 | 1,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Timberline School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Gr: 8-9 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Eason Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
South Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Gr: 6-7 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Waukee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Gr: 10-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
North Middle School
1235 Nw Douglas Pkwy
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Rank: n/an/a
Sugar Creek Elementary School
965 Ashworth Rd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Trailridge School
1455 Nw Douglas Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Gr: PK | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Waukee, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Waukee, IA include Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Middle School and Grant Ragan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waukee?
13 public schools are located in Waukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee?
Waukee public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waukee are often viewed compared to one another?

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