For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,159 students in 80227, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 83 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80227, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80227, CO are Bear Creek High School, Green Gables Elementary School and Bear Creek K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Traylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
80227, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80227, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80227, CO include Bear Creek High School, Green Gables Elementary School and Bear Creek K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 80227?
9 public schools are located in 80227.
What percentage of students in 80227 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80227 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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