For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,522 students in Denver, PA (there are , serving 226 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Denver, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Denver, PA are Cocalico Sr. High School, Denver Elementary School and Cocalico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Denver have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Denver, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Cocalico Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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 schools in Denver, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Denver, PA include Cocalico Sr. High School, Denver Elementary School and Cocalico Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Denver?
4 public schools are located in Denver.
What percentage of students in Denver go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Denver are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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