For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,204 students in 80215, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 257 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80215, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80215, CO are Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80215 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80215, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80215, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #22.
Stober Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Urban Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Slater Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 West 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Eiber Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
80215, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
10500 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Sobesky Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
Sobesky Academy Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80215, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80215, CO include Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80215?
6 public schools are located in 80215.
What percentage of students in 80215 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80215 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80215?
80215 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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