| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Community School District | Mediapolis | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Danville Community School District | Danville | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 662 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Burlington Community School District | Burlington | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 3,334 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Des Moines County compares
Together they enroll 4,964 students across 13 schools. The largest is Burlington Community School District with 3,334 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County has 3 public school districts covering 8 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 (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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