Top 3 Best 80226 Colorado Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 554 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO are New America School, Brady Exploration School and Miller Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80226 have a Graduation Rate of 13%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miller Special Education, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80226, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Grades: 11-12
| 129 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80226 Colorado

80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO include New America School, Brady Exploration School and Miller Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 80226, CO?
4 public high schools are located in 80226, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226, CO?
80226, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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