| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Community School District | Booneville | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1,090 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Adel-De Soto-Minburn Community School District | Adel | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 2,254 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District | Dallas Center | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 3,767 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waukee Community School District | Waukee | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 13,082 | 17 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Woodward-Granger Community School District | Granger | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,217 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Central Valley Community School District | Redfield | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 852 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Perry Community School District | Bouton | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,812 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Panorama Community School District | Linden | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 691 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dallas County compares
Together they enroll 24,765 students across 47 schools. The largest is Waukee Community School District with 13,082 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dallas County, Iowa
Dallas County has 8 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dallas County is Van Meter Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dallas County, IA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Dallas County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dallas County, IA?
Of the districts serving Dallas County, Van Meter Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.