For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,456 students in 80222, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,069 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 80222, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80222, CO are Bradley International School, Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80222 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80222, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80222, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley International School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Grades: K-12
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 East Cornell Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
3301 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 554-3280
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 554-3280
Grades: PK
| 76 students
80222, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80222, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80222, CO include Bradley International School, Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning.
How many public schools are located in 80222?
6 public schools are located in 80222.
What percentage of students in 80222 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 80222 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80222?
80222 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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