Top 5 Best 80227 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,303 students in 80227, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO are Green Gables Elementary School, Bear Creek K-8 School and Carmody Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80227, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Grades: K-8
| 956 students
Rank: #33.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Traylor Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80227 Colorado

80227, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO include Green Gables Elementary School, Bear Creek K-8 School and Carmody Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80227, CO?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80227, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227, CO?
80227, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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