Des Moines Elementary

Des Moines Elementary sits in the quiet, waterfront community of Des Moines, a small city along Puget Sound that often flies under the radar compared to its busier King County neighbors. The school serves a diverse student body in a district that's been working to close opportunity gaps, making it a fit for families who value community investment and want to be part of a school that's growing alongside its neighborhood. Life here has a laid-back, small-town feel — with the marina, local parks, and easy highway access — and families who are patient with a school on a longer growth trajectory may find it a genuinely welcoming place to put down roots.