For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 762 students in 80216, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80216, CO are Swansea Elementary School and Garden Place Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80216 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80216, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80216, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swansea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 424-3630
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 424-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Garden Place Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 424-7220
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 424-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80216, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80216, CO include Swansea Elementary School and Garden Place Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80216?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80216.
What is the racial composition of students in 80216?
80216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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