For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,398 students in 80204, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 635 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 80204, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80204, CO are Compassion Road Academy, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School and Denver Center For International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Center For Talent Development At Greenlee
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1580 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #88.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
West Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4540 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1515.
Strive Prep - Lake
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Grades: 8-10
| 181 students
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Early College Of Denver Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1150 Lipan St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Grades: 8
| 185 students
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
West Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80204, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80204, CO include Compassion Road Academy, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School and Denver Center For International Studies.
How many public schools are located in 80204, CO?
15 public schools are located in 80204, CO.
What percentage of students in 80204, CO go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 80204, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80204, CO?
80204, CO public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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