For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,239 students in 51442, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 51442, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51442, IA are Denison Middle School, Broadway Elementary School and Denison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51442, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Grades: 4-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Denison High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Grades: PK-3
| 698 students
51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51442, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51442, IA include Denison Middle School, Broadway Elementary School and Denison High School.
How many public schools are located in 51442?
4 public schools are located in 51442.
What percentage of students in 51442 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 51442 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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