Best Schools in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny, IA has a total of 32 schools including 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 21,649 students attend Ankeny, IA schools. On average, schools in Ankeny score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ankeny greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny, IA has 9 high schools with 8,890 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ankeny score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ankeny greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk High School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Ankeny High School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1347 Students
3. Ankeny Centennial High School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1443 Students
4. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1790 Students
5. Bondurant-farrar High School
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Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
6. Saydel High School
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Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny, IA has 6 middle schools with 4,198 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ankeny score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ankeny greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk Middle School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Prairie Ridge Middle School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1025 Students
3. Parkview Middle School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students
4. Summit Middle School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
5. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
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Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 380 Students
6. Woodside Middle School
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Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny, IA has 17 elementary schools with 8,561 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ankeny score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ankeny greatly exceed expectations.
1. Prairie Trail Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
2. Northeast Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
3. Rock Creek Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 732 Students
4. Ashland Ridge Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 759 Students
5. Crocker Elementary School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
6. Westwood Elementary School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
7. North Polk Central Elementary School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
8. Heritage Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
9. Southeast Elementary School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
10. Lawson Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ankeny, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ankeny, IA has a total population of 72,506 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ankeny, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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