Best 51442 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Denison Middle School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
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1201 North 16th Street
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%)
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1515 Broadway
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%)
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38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104

Gr: PK-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 51442 Iowa

51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

Highway 30 E
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).