For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,365 students in 80224, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80224, CO are Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Green School Southeast
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Grades: K-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Place Bridge Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Grades: PK-8
| 816 students
80224, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80224, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80224, CO include Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80224?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80224.
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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