For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 662 students in Denver, IA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, IA are Denver Middle School and Denver 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denver have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Denver, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, IA include Denver Middle School and Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building. Denver has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denver?
2 public elementary schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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