Upper Iowa University
College university · 5000 Westown Pkwy Ste 200
96 schools and learning places in West Des Moines
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumming | 1 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Des Moines | 314 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Clive | 28 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Waukee | 42 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Norwalk | 20 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Windsor Heights | 6 | 1.2 | 0 |
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