For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,728 students in Bremer County, IA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bremer County, IA are Readlyn Elementary School, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building and Denver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bremer County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Tripoli Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 9th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Ridge Parkway
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
401 30th Street Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bremer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
417 Main St
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
417 Main St Box 38
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Gr: 5-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Gr: K-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bremer County, IA include Readlyn Elementary School, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building and Denver Middle School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bremer County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Bremer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bremer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bremer County include: Janesville Junior-senior High School vs. Denver Middle School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School vs. Denver Middle School, Denver Middle School vs. Janesville Junior-senior High School
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