Best public middle schools in the Des Moines metro area
- School grades: 6-7
- Location: Waukee Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 913 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
- School grades: 8-9
- Location: Waukee Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 918 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
- School grades: 6-7
- Location: Johnston Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 1,135 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Van Meter Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 241 (34:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 8-9
- Location: Ankeny Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 1,021 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 6-8
- Location: North Polk Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 493 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 6-7
- Location: Ankeny Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 1,008 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 6-7
- Location: Waukee Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 701 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 6-7
- Location: Ankeny Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 875 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
- School grades: 8-9
- Location: Ankeny Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 881 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A