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Best Lower Beaver Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 653 students in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public school in Lower Beaver is Samuelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA public schools have an score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Samuelson Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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3929 Bel-aire Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441

Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

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4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213

Gr: PK | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA include Samuelson Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).