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Best 80226 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,770 students in 80226, CO.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO are Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Belmar School Of Integrated Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 80226 have an score of 34% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80226, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dennison Elementary School

(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
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401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382

Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

South Lakewood Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325

Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #33.

Belmar School Of Integrated Arts

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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885 South Garrison Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220

Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #44.

Creighton Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
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75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282

Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #55.

Miller Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200

Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #66.

Deane Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655

Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #77.

Rose Stein International Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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80 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479

Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80226 Colorado

80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Glennon Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240

Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207

Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448

Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO include Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Belmar School Of Integrated Arts.

How many public elementary schools are located in 80226?

7 public elementary schools are located in 80226.

What is the racial composition of students in 80226?

80226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).