2024 Best School Districts in 50003

• Waukee, IA•

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  119 reviews

Senior: The Waukee Community School District in Iowa has garnered positive reviews for its commitment to academic excellence, diverse extracurricular offerings, and supportive community. Academic Excellence: The district is known for its rigorous academic programs that prepare students for college and beyond. With a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and innovative teaching methods, students receive a well-rounded education that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Waukee Community School District is praised for its dedication to student success, comprehensive educational offerings, and a strong sense of community, making it a top choice for families seeking a quality education.... Read 119 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 17

• Students 13,082

• Van Meter, IA•

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Senior: I really like the sense of community at Van Meter. The intersectionality of collaboration and academic pursuits helps students build soft skills that ready them for employment.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,090

• Grimes, IA•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  33 reviews

Senior: I overall have had a really good experience with Dallas Center-Grimes. I moved here when I was in 4th grade and have had a good experience since. I have liked most of my teachers and felt that it was a good place to go to high school.... Read 33 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,767

• Adel, IA•

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  25 reviews

Alum: I was a part of the school district until my junior year when I decided it was best for me to get my HiSET. My time at this school was different from most because I was chronically ill for most of my time there. During this time I met many wonderful teachers however there were a select few who would push back against my 504. They did not seem to understand how it worked and would even argue with me even if I had the documentation. I would be blamed for missing school when the administration told them I would struggle to get out of bed most days. Something that I would like to change is having the teachers go through more training to understand that there are invisible illnesses that students can have and how to be sensitive toward the situation. However, I don't want to overlook the fact that there were plenty of teachers who were accommodating and went above and beyond what my 504 required to make sure that I still felt included even after missing multiple days of school.... Read 25 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,254

• Stuart, IA•

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: My experience at West Central Valley has been quite a ride over the last four years. I believe that I have grown so much from my freshman year to senior year, I’ve definitely found the person I’ve been looking for in myself. High school has been really good to me, I’ve found the most amazing friends with amazing bonds, and I’ve discovered who I want to be in the future. All of my teachers and school councilors have helped me through so much when I was feeling down. They always got me back on my feet and that’s what I appreciate the most. Always having people that I can rely on to help me figure things out when they get though.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 4

• Students 852

• Earlham, IA•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  11 reviews

Alum: My experience at the Earlham Community School district was great. We had great opportunities especially when it comes to agriculture or teaching in welding or that area. The main thing that I disliked was the food but that is not something that they can change at the school.... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 3

• Students 635

• Perry, IA•

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: What I like about Perry High School, is that we get together through tough times. They made a “scope the loop” for the seniors. It showed a picture of all the seniors and the teachers were all there waving at us, showing support. I love my town!... Read 10 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,812