Districts in Polk County12 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk Community School District | North Polk | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 5 |
| Ankeny Community School District | Ankeny | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2 |
| Johnston Community School District | Johnston | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1 |
| Southeast Polk Community School District | Southeast Polk | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 4 |
| Bondurant-Farrar Community School District | Bondurant-Farrar | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1 |
| Urbandale Community School District | Urbandale | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1 |
| West Des Moines Community School District | West Des Moines | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| West Des Moines Community Schools | West Des Moines | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| Clayton Ridge Community School District | Garnavillo | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Saydel Community School District | Saydel | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 2 |
| Des Moines Independent Community School District | Des Moines | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 10 |
| Des Moines Public Schools | Des Moines | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2 |
Zip Codes in Polk County
School Districts in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County has 12 public school districts covering 33 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is North Polk 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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