314 schools and learning places in Des Moines
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All 314 →Schools and learning places in Des Moines
Most cluster around University Ave. Best-loved first: neighbor reviews and photos, then local before chains.
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Schools and learning places per 1,000 residents in each town. Tap one to open its schools & learning page.
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| Town | Schools | Per 1,000 | Posts this year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 20 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Urbandale | 63 | 1.4 | 0 |
| West Des Moines | 96 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Pleasant Hill | 15 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Windsor Heights | 6 | 1.2 | 0 |
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People & community
✿Kids & families♡Pets & animals83◎Faith & community groups404☼Neighbors helping neighborsLiving here
▤Town hall & decisions191⟲Trash, recycling & yard waste⌁Utilities & services↗Streets, parking & getting around⊕Safety & preparedness11✚Health & emergency care276⌂Housing & development146Facts, tips, places and posts come from Des Moines neighbors on TownTapestry; facts go live when two neighbors confirm them. Place listings start from Overture Maps and are corrected by neighbors. Numbers on the doors come from each page’s public sources.