For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 212 students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Greenwood is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA include Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).