For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,325 students in 80226, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 377 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 80226, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80226, CO are Dennison Elementary School, New America School and South Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
South Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Creighton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
885 South Garrison Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Deane Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rose Stein International Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Grades: 11-12
| 136 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80226, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80226, CO include Dennison Elementary School, New America School and South Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80226?
10 public schools are located in 80226.
What percentage of students in 80226 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 80226 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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