For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,466 students in 51442, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51442, IA are Denison Middle School, Broadway Elementary School and Denison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51442, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51442, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51442, IA include Denison Middle School, Broadway Elementary School and Denison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51442?
3 public elementary schools are located in 51442.
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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