For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,257 students in Bremer County, IA (there are , serving 295 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bremer County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA are Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and Readlyn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bremer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Denver Middle 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
| 220 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Denver Senior High 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
| 273 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Readlyn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
(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
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 696 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #77.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Tripoli Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 9th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
Rank: #1010.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #1111.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1212.
Sumner-fredericksburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1414.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 8th Ave Se Suite D
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Bremer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
417 Main St
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
417 Main St Box 38
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA include Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and Readlyn Elementary School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Bremer County?
16 public schools are located in Bremer County.
What percentage of students in Bremer County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bremer County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bremer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bremer County include: Janesville Junior-senior High School vs. Denver Middle School, Denver Middle School vs. Janesville Junior-senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School vs. Denver Senior High School
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