For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,687 students in Bremer County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 301 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bremer County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%). Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA are Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bremer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
540 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
West Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Sumner-fredericksburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #88.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 710 students
Rank: #99.
Readlyn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #1010.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Grades: 6-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #1212.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #1414.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1515.
Tripoli Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 9th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1616.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 8th Ave Se Suite D
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 185 students
Bremer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
417 Main St
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
417 Main St Box 38
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Bremer County, IA include Denver Middle School, Denver Senior High School and K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Bremer County, IA?
18 public schools are located in Bremer County, IA.
What percentage of students in Bremer County, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bremer County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County, IA?
Bremer County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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