Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

Best Southwestern Hills Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 941 students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Southwestern Hills are Jefferson Elementary School and Brody Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA public schools have an score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
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2425 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8416

Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Brody Middle School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
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2501 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8443

Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA include Jefferson Elementary School and Brody Middle School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).