About Our Schools
Located just minutes from the Des Moines area, the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is home to approximately 525 students. Our Pre-K-12 students attend school in one building located in Martensdale, just east of Interstate 35 near Highway 92. We are uniquely positioned to offer a public education in a small school atmosphere while still having easy access to all the amenities offered in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
The district encompasses 78 square miles across Warren and Madison Counties and includes the communities of Martensdale, St. Marys, Bevington, Cumming, Indianola, Norwalk, Prole, and St. Charles. Our students come from these areas and many others through open enrollment.
The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is community-focused, and we are proud of the opportunities we can offer our students in the areas of academics, performing arts, and athletics.
With the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the District will move to a four-day instructional week with students attending school Tuesday – Friday.
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