Best Schools in 50023, IA
50023, IA has 26 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 16,378 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 50023 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50023, IA
The top high schools in 50023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ankeny Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1443 Students
2. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
3. Ankeny High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1347 Students
4. Saydel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50023, IA
The top middle schools in 50023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Parkview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students
3. Prairie Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1025 Students
4. Woodside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50023, IA
The top elementary schools in 50023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
2. St Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Luke The Evangelist Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 275 Students
3. Northeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
4. Ashland Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 759 Students
5. Crocker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
6. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
7. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
8. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
9. Rock Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 732 Students
10. Heritage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50023, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50023, IA has a total population of 43,437 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50023, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50023, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50023, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50023, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50023, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50023, IA
How many schools are in 50023, IA?
50023, IA has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 16,378 students in total.
How do schools in 50023 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 50023 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 50023 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50023?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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