For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,069 students in 80209, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 506 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 80209, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80209, CO are Steele Elementary School, Dsst Cedar High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80209 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80209, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80209, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 South Marion Parkway
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
3245 East Exposition Avenue
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Gr: PK-K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80209, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80209, CO include Steele Elementary School, Dsst Cedar High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80209?
5 public schools are located in 80209.
What percentage of students in 80209 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 80209 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80209?
80209 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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