For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,634 students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Meredith are Hoover High School and Meredith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA include Hoover High School and Meredith Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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