Des Moines County Public Schools
Des Moines County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,880
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Des Moines 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.
Des Moines County has 4 district entries. Burlington Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Burlington has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
1 school 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
15
in Des Moines County
Reported Enrollment
5,880
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Des Moines County
Burlington Comm School District
Mediapolis Comm School District
West Burlington Ind School District
Danville Comm School District
15 Public Schools in Des Moines County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Profile | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,092 |
| Edward Stone Middle School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 489 |
| West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School | Listed only | West Burlington Ind School District | West Burlington, 52655Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 487 |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 464 |
| Mediapolis Elementary School | Listed only | Mediapolis Comm School District | Mediapolis, 52637Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| West Burlington Elem School | Listed only | West Burlington Ind School District | West Burlington, 52655Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Danville Elementary School | Listed only | Danville Comm School District | Danville, 52623Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 376 |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 316 |
| Mediapolis High School | Listed only | Mediapolis Comm School District | Mediapolis, 52637Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 295 |
| Danville Junior-Senior High School | Listed only | Danville Comm School District | Danville, 52623Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 286 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 277 |
| James Wilson Grimes School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 269 |
| North Hill Elementary School | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 249 |
| Mediapolis Middle School | Listed only | Mediapolis Comm School District | Mediapolis, 52637Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 227 |
| Corse Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Burlington Comm School District | Burlington, 52601Town: Remote | PK | Other | 178 |
Burlington Community High School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
Edward Stone Middle School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
West Burlington Ind School District
West Burlington, 52655 / Town: Remote
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
Mediapolis Elementary School
Mediapolis Comm School District
Mediapolis, 52637 / Rural: Remote
West Burlington Elem School
West Burlington Ind School District
West Burlington, 52655 / Town: Remote
Danville Elementary School
Danville Comm School District
Danville, 52623 / Rural: Distant
Black Hawk Elementary School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
Mediapolis High School
Mediapolis Comm School District
Mediapolis, 52637 / Rural: Remote
Danville Junior-Senior High School
Danville Comm School District
Danville, 52623 / Rural: Distant
Sunnyside Elementary School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
James Wilson Grimes School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
North Hill Elementary School
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
Mediapolis Middle School
Mediapolis Comm School District
Mediapolis, 52637 / Rural: Remote
Corse Early Childhood Center
Burlington Comm School District
Burlington, 52601 / Town: Remote
Des Moines County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Des Moines 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 Des Moines County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Des Moines County?
Start with the 4 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.
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.