2024 Best Schools in Dallas County

#1 Best Public High Schools in Dallas County.

Waukee Senior High School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

10-12,

446 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The Waukee School District has given me many opportunities, as I have been here since kindergarten. Now that I am going to be a senior I am so glad I have grown up here and had excellent academic and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,154,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Walnut Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 642,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Eason Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 658,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Van Meter Elementary School

Van Meter Community School District, IA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says A small school that's perfect for building a strong relate ship with your teachers and continuing your education. The teachers care for your student's success and will do everything they can to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 542,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Shuler Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 707,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Brookview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Right now I have a 5th grader there and a new Kindergartner. Our experience has been overall good. My son has had a couple teachers that I question their abilities to teach well, but has had some...The school itself is small for as many students that it has, but I don't think that detracts from the education the students receive. The area around the school is family friendly with only a few...Overall the choice we made to move to this area 10 years ago was a good one. My son loves his school and some of the friends he has made and we are hoping our other kids enjoy their future....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 590,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Maple Grove Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 687,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Waukee Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 766,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Van Meter Middle School

Van Meter Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 220,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 37 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Waukee Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

6-7,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,021,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Timberline School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

8-9,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Timberline is a great school. The teachers are what make it so amazing. The staff is made up of some of the best people I have ever met. I wish there was less stress out on grades and perfection and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 862,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Waukee South Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

6-7,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I liked the community of Waukee South Middle School. Most of the teachers were wonderful. I most enjoyed the science and band classes offered. The teachers in these departments truly cared about....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 892,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Woodland Hills Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 694,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Prairieview School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

8-9,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: High School Senior says Teachers work very hard to make students great.

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 981,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Oak View

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, IA,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 523,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Radiant Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 574,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Grant Ragan Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 652,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Dallas County.

Van Meter Junior/Senior High School

Van Meter Community School District, IA,

9-12,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Van Meter, despite its rapid growth rate, retains its small-town feel, as well as the clear desire to continue to do so. In some aspects, this has been beneficial, as it promotes an environment where....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 283,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Woodward-Granger Elementary School

Woodward-Granger Community School District, IA,

2-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 321,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Dallas Center - Grimes Middle School

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, IA,

5-6,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: High School Student says The reason I'm saying this is,in my opinion no school in the area is better than this school..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 563,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

Woodward-Granger Middle School

Woodward-Granger Community School District, IA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 214,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Dallas County.

Dallas Center - Grimes High School

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, IA,

9-12,

109 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says As a student attending Dallas Center-Grimes High School I believe that it is a very good environment. The teachers are extremely helpful and have always gone out of their way to help me and my fellow...-Jenna Bain.

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 947,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County.

ADM Middle School

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District, IA,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 342,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in Dallas County.

ADM Senior High School

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District, IA,

9-12,

59 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have gone to ADM my entire life, it’s where I have met some of the best people I know. This year ADM High School has undergone many adversities, including the loss of a student, a fire that erupted....

Read 59 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 587,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County.

Dallas Center Elementary School

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, IA,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 208,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,