For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 766 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 33%), 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80216, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
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