For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,848 students in 80220, CO (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,815 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 80220, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80220, CO are Steck Elementary School, Denver School Of The Arts and Park Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80220 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80220, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80220, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Park Hill School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
80220, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80220, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80220, CO include Steck Elementary School, Denver School Of The Arts and Park Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 80220?
9 public schools are located in 80220.
What percentage of students in 80220 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 80220 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80220?
80220 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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