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Dallas County Public Schools

Dallas County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

38

public schools

Total Enrollment

21,911

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dallas County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dallas County has 7 district entries. Waukee Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Waukee has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 18 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

38

in Dallas County

Reported Enrollment

21,911

38 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary18
Middle10
High7
Other3

7 School Districts in Dallas County

Waukee Comm School District

17 schools
13,082 students

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

7 schools
3,747 students

Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District

5 schools
2,254 students

Perry Comm School District

3 schools
1,746 students

Woodward-Granger Comm School District

5 schools
1,210 students

Van Meter Comm School District

3 schools
1,090 students

West Central Valley Comm School District

4 schools
852 students

38 Public Schools in Dallas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 38 matching schools

Northwest High School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Rural: Fringe

Profile10–12High1,427 students

Waukee High School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,268 students

Waukee Middle School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–7Middle1,069 students

Prairieview School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–9Other1,039 students

Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Grimes, 50111 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High978 students

South Middle School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–7Middle909 students

Timberline School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only8–9Other889 students

Perry Elementary

Perry Comm School District

Perry, 50220 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary815 students

Radiant Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Urbandale, 50323 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary682 students

Waukee Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary682 students

Shuler Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Clive, 50325 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary658 students

ADM Senior High School

Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District

Adel, 50003 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High651 students

Eason Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary641 students

Walnut Hills Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Urbandale, 50323 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary625 students

Sugar Creek Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary623 students

Grant Ragan Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, 50263 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary620 students

Brookview Elementary School

Waukee Comm School District

West Des Moines, 50266 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary603 students

DC-G Oak View

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Grimes, 50111 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle578 students

Van Meter Elementary School

Van Meter Comm School District

Van Meter, 50261 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary571 students

Perry High School

Perry Comm School District

Perry, 50220 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High564 students

Dallas County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dallas County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dallas County public school directory?

The directory lists 38 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dallas County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dallas County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dallas County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dallas County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Dallas County Education OverviewCounty school score: 68/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.