For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,389 students in 80212, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 497 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 80212, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80212, CO are Edison Elementary School, Centennial A School For Expeditionary Learning and Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80212 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80212, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80212, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3350 Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Centennial A School For Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Raleigh Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-8900
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3752 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80212, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80212, CO include Edison Elementary School, Centennial A School For Expeditionary Learning and Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley.
How many public schools are located in 80212?
3 public schools are located in 80212.
What percentage of students in 80212 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 80212 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80212?
80212 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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