For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,067 students in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prairie Trail are Prairie Trail Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Trail Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Sw College Ave
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA include Prairie Trail Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny?
the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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