ZIP 50038 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 50038

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 50038 (West Des Moines, IA) is associated with Van Meter Community School District (LEA 1929010) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 41 K-12 schools (38 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center about 4.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Van Meter Community School District

LEA ID

1929010

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (25)

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center4.6 miles (7.4 km)4yr-private
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines12.1 miles (19.4 km)2yr-private
La James International College-Johnston12.7 miles (20.4 km)2yr-private
Drake University14.0 miles (22.5 km)4yr-private
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology14.6 miles (23.4 km)2yr-private
Mercy College of Health Sciences15.1 miles (24.3 km)4yr-private
Grand View University16.9 miles (27.3 km)4yr-private
Des Moines Area Community College19.6 miles (31.6 km)2yr-public
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary20.6 miles (33.1 km)4yr-private
Simpson College20.8 miles (33.4 km)4yr-private
PCI Academy-Ames35.9 miles (57.8 km)2yr-private
Iowa State University37.0 miles (59.6 km)4yr-public

Show all 25 colleges & universities

Southwestern Community College39.9 miles (64.1 km)2yr-public
Central College51.5 miles (82.9 km)4yr-private
Marshalltown Community College60.9 miles (97.9 km)2yr-public
Graceland University-Lamoni62.8 miles (101.1 km)4yr-private
Grinnell College62.9 miles (101.2 km)4yr-private
William Penn University66.8 miles (107.4 km)4yr-private
Iowa Central Community College68.5 miles (110.2 km)2yr-public
La James International College-Ft Dodge68.7 miles (110.6 km)2yr-private
Ellsworth Community College76.6 miles (123.3 km)2yr-public
Indian Hills Community College85.0 miles (136.9 km)2yr-public
Northwest Missouri State University95.8 miles (154.3 km)4yr-public
Conception Seminary College97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
Iowa Western Community College99.8 miles (160.5 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Van Meter Elementary School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Van Meter High School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Van Meter Middle School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Sugar Creek Elementary School	public	—	—	3.7 miles (5.9 km)
Woodland Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	3.7 miles (6.0 km)
Timberline School	public	—	—	4.4 miles (7.1 km)
South Middle School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.6 km)
DeSoto Intermediate School	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Brookview Elementary School	public	—	—	5.6 miles (9.0 km)
Maple Grove Elementary School	public	—	—	5.6 miles (9.0 km)
Waukee Elementary School	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Waukee High School	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
Prairieview School	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Waukee Middle School	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.6 km)
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL	private	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Eason Elementary School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Northwest High School	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Westridge Elementary	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
Grant Ragan Elementary School	public	—	—	7.2 miles (11.7 km)
North Middle School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Trailridge School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Shuler Elementary School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Jordan Creek Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Crossroads Park Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Valley Southwoods	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Learning Resource Center	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
ADM Senior High School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
ADM Middle School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Western Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Walnut Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Meadow View Elementary	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Valley High School	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE	private	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Radiant Elementary School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Adel Elementary School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Fairmeadows Elementary School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Webster Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Indian Hills Junior High School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
SACRED HEART SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Stilwell Junior High School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 50038

What school district is ZIP code 50038 in?

ZIP 50038 (West Des Moines, IA) maps to Van Meter Community School District (LEA ID 1929010) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 50038?

US5 lists 41 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 38 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 50038 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 50038 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%
High school	22.4%
Less than HS	0.0%
School district	Van Meter Community School District

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