For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,130 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA are Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Gr: PK-3 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA include Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Des Moines?
6 public preschools are located in West Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in West Des Moines include: Western Hills Elementary School vs. Fairmeadows Elementary School, Fairmeadows Elementary School vs. Western Hills Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School vs. Western Hills Elementary School