Top 5 Best Denver Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,163 students in Denver, IA. Denver has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Denver, IA are Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denver, IA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
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
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Denver, IA?
How many public schools are located in Denver?
5 public schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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