Home to more than 60 schools located in every neighborhood of the community, Des Moines Public Schools provides families with choices to meet the educational needs of students from preschool through college-level courses.

View the 2025 top ranked public schools in Des Moines, Iowa. Find rankings, test scores, reviews and more. Read about top ranked schools like: Downtown School, Delaware Elementary School and Hanawalt Elementary School.

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Des Moines based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

We are pleased to welcome you to the virtual backpack for Des Moines Public Schools, our central hub for information about school and community events and information of interest to students and their families.

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines features a curriculum focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), small class sizes, and building a school community.

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You will use Infinite Campus to register your child for school each summer, access academic information and more. If you do not have an Infinite Campus parent portal account, contact the school office at 242-8422.

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For more information about elementary schools and preschools in Des Moines, visit the directory in the menu to the right.

We are pleased to welcome you to the virtual backpack for Des Moines Public Schools, our central hub for information about school and community events and information of interest to students and their families.