Best Schools in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, WA has a total of 22 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,141 students attend Des Moines, WA schools. On average, schools in Des Moines score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Des Moines N/A.

Best High Schools in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, WA has 8 high schools with 2,552 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 Des Moines score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Des Moines N/A.

1. Gateway To College

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64%

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

2. Raisbeck Aviation High School

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59%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students

3. Mount Rainier High School

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42%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students

4. Maritime High School

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39%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students

5. Cascade Public Schools

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34%

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Why Not You Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students

Best Middle Schools in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, WA has 4 middle schools with 2,566 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 Des Moines score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Des Moines N/A.

1. Lakota Middle School

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23%

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students

2. Pacific Middle School

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22%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students

3. Sacajawea Middle School

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19%

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

4. Chinook Middle School

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17%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, WA has 10 elementary schools with 4,023 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 Des Moines score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Des Moines N/A.

1. North Hill Elementary

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39%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

2. Holy Trinity Lutheran School

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30%

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Holy Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students

3. Des Moines Elementary

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30%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students

4. Adelaide Elementary School

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29%

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students

5. St Philomena School

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28%

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St Philomena School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 277 Students

6. Nautilus K-8 School

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25%

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students

7. Woodmont K-8 School

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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students

8. Parkside Elementary

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18%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

9. Madrona Elementary

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17%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

10. Midway Elementary

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14%

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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Des Moines, WA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Des Moines, WA has a total population of 33,134 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Des Moines, WA

9,141

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Des Moines, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

47.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

43.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Des Moines, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Des Moines, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,393 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Des Moines, WA Internet Health Assessment.

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