For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,311 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Urbandale, IA is Urbandale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Urbandale, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Urbandale High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Urbandale, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Urbandale, IA include Urbandale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Urbandale?
1 public high schools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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