For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,567 students in Urbandale, IA (there are , serving 1,498 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA are Walnut Hills Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Radiant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Urbandale, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Radiant Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 170th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Karen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 74th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Urbandale Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Urbandale High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Olmsted Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
3305 92nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Urbandale, IA include Walnut Hills Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Radiant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Urbandale?
8 public schools are located in Urbandale.
What percentage of students in Urbandale go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Urbandale are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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