| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Perry Community School District | Bouton | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,812 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Dallas County compares
Together they enroll 23,222 students across 40 schools. The largest is Waukee Community School District with 13,082 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dallas County, Iowa
Dallas County has 6 public school districts covering 15 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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