For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,706 students in 80227, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 102 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 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,495 students
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Grades: K-8
| 956 students
Rank: #44.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #99.
Traylor Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
80227, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Dsst: Henry Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students
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, CO?
9 public schools are located in 80227, CO.
What percentage of students in 80227, CO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80227, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80227, CO?
80227, CO public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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