Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2026)

Best Polk County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 79 students in Polk County, IA.

Polk County, IA public charter schools have a of 0.72, which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 0.46.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: n/an/a

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines

Charter School

4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937

Gr: K-3 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3720 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8401

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Bridges (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552

Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Casady Preschool (Closed 2012)

1801 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8645

Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Clegg Park Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300

Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Dallas Center-grimes Community High School (Closed 2023)

3353 240th Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747

Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Des Moines Central Campus High School (Closed 2023)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students

Des Moines Central Middle School (Closed 2009)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-8

Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911

Gr: 7-9 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Dunlap Exemplary Preschool (Closed 2007)

918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Focus Elementary School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Focus Middle School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Gateway Secondary School (Closed 2015)

1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Granger Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409

Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

1301 First Ave N
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811

Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson (Closed 2023)

800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414

Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Jensen Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100

Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Karen Acres Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700

Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2008)

2115 E 39th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8418

Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Mann Preschool (Closed 2012)

1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588

Gr: PK

Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Norwoodville Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3109

Gr: 4-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Orchard Place Elementary School (Closed 2007)

925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700

Gr: K-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Orchard Place School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Pace (Closed 2007)

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600

Gr: PK-3 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589

Gr: 9-12

Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210

Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2023)

310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670

Gr: PK-5

Valerius Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500

Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Wallace Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437

Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473

Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Zach Hamlett Preschool (Closed 2007)

1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public charter schools are located in Polk County, IA?

1 public charter schools are located in Polk County, IA.

What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?

Polk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).