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Schools & Education in Des Moines

Explore public schools, private schools, colleges, daycares, tutoring, parent resources, and education links.

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Families in Des Moines can compare public districts, private schools, colleges, daycares, tutoring centers, and neighborhood resources.

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Parent resources

Phase 2 organizes education information for parents comparing neighborhoods, commute, activities, and school options.

  • District links
  • College resources
  • Tutoring options

Schools by area

School access and commute patterns vary by neighborhood and district boundaries.

  • Drake
  • Northwest Des Moines
  • Beaverdale

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Waukee Community School District

Waukee Community School District

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Northwest Des Moines

Large suburban school district serving families in the western Des Moines metro.

4.4(128 reviews)
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Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines Public Schools

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Downtown

Public school district serving students across Des Moines.

4(215 reviews)
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Drake University

Drake University

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Drake

Private university anchoring the Drake neighborhood.

4.5(490 reviews)
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Grand View University

Grand View University

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Highland Park

Private university on the north side of Des Moines.

4.3(230 reviews)
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