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Ankeny Schools Receive Top Rankings for Best Schools

Niche.com has released their 2021 rankings for the Best Schools in the Des Moines Area. Ankeny Schools received a number of honors, including:

• #1 Best School Districts in Polk County
• #1 Safest School Districts in Polk County
• #1 Best School Districts for Athletes in Iowa
• #1 Best Public High Schools in Des Moines Area: Ankeny Centennial High School
• #1 Best Public Middle Schools in Des Moines Area: Prairie Ridge Middle School
• #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Des Moines Area: Prairie Trail Elementary

The Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users.