For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,180 students in Denver, IA. Denver has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Denver, IA are Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Denver have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Denver, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denver Early Elementary School
Magnet School
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Husky Learning Center
Magnet School
317 8th Ave Se Suite D
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Denver, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Denver, IA include Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building. Denver has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Denver?
5 public schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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