For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,462 students in 80214, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 477 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 80214, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80214, CO are Edgewater Elementary School, Lumberg Elementary School and Jefferson Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80214 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80214, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80214, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5570 West 24th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6050
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6050
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Lumberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6705 West 22nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6182
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6182
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Junior/senior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2305 Pierce Street
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6056
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6056
Gr: 7-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80214, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80214, CO include Edgewater Elementary School, Lumberg Elementary School and Jefferson Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 80214?
3 public schools are located in 80214.
What percentage of students in 80214 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 80214 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80214?
80214 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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