For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,523 students in Denver, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, PA are Denver Elementary School, Cocalico Middle School and Brecknock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denver have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Denver, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Cocalico Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver, PA include Denver Elementary School, Cocalico Middle School and Brecknock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denver?
3 public elementary schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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