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PrivateElementaryGrades PK–8Catholic
1601 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · (515) 223-1284
West Des Moines’ School Grade B+ better than 74% of Iowa school districts
Students
587
Students per teacher
19:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Sacred Heart School
- Private school: it doesn’t take Iowa’s state tests
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1601 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K90
Kindergarten69
Grade 152
Grade 255
Grade 353
Grade 453
Grade 552
Grade 657
Grade 752
Grade 854
Who goes here
White 87%Hispanic 7%Black 3%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart School from West Des Moines families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.