Public schools in Ankeny, IA
18 open public schools with an address in Ankeny, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,746
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ankeny public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Ankeny, IA: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,746 students, an average of 708 per school. The largest campus is Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students), and the largest elementary school is Rock Creek Elementary (639).
Every listed school belongs to Ankeny Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ankeny
Elementary schools in Ankeny
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie Grove Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 445 | 17.1:1 | |
| Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 548 | 15.7:1 | |
| Crocker Elementary School Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 489 | 14.4:1 | |
| East Elementary School Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 409 | 14.1:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 604 | 15.9:1 | |
| Northeast Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 595 | 15.6:1 | |
| Northwest Elementary School Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 346 | 12.8:1 | |
| Prairie Trail Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 526 | 16.4:1 | |
| Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 639 | 15.2:1 | |
| Southeast Elementary School Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 585 | 14.6:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary School Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 551 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Ankeny
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Middle School Ankeny Comm School District | 06–07 | 865 | 14.3:1 | |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny Comm School District | 06–07 | 1,004 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Ankeny
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,470 | 16.7:1 | |
| Ankeny High School Ankeny Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,375 | 17.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ankeny
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Middle School Ankeny Comm School District | 08–09 | 1,021 | 15.4:1 | |
| Southview Middle School Ankeny Comm School District | 08–09 | 913 | 14.5:1 | |
| Terrace Learning Center Ankeny Comm School District | PK–PK | 361 | 22:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.7%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Ankeny schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,746 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ankeny
How many public schools are in Ankeny, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Ankeny: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 12,746 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ankeny?
All listed public schools with an address in Ankeny belong to Ankeny Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ankeny?
Ankeny Centennial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ankeny, with 1,470 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ankeny?
No school with an address in Ankeny is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ankeny schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ankeny public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ankeny guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities