| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Community School District | Mediapolis | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Danville Community School District | Danville | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 662 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Burlington Independent School District | West Burlington | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 916 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Burlington Community School District | Burlington | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 3,334 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Des Moines County compares
Together they enroll 5,880 students across 15 schools. The largest is Burlington Community School District with 3,334 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Des Moines County is Mediapolis 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 Des Moines County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Des Moines 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 Des Moines County, IA?
Of the districts serving Des Moines County, Mediapolis Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.