For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,900 students in 80204, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80204, CO are Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Center For Talent Development At Greenlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 225 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
| 257 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
| 270 students
80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative 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
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 145 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
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
Strive Prep - Lake (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 187 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 elementary schools in 80204, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80204, CO include Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Center For Talent Development At Greenlee.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80204?
9 public elementary schools are located in 80204.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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