For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,860 students in 80228, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 214 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80228, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80228, CO are Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Green Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #44.
Astravo Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 1,564 students
Rank: #55.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Astravo Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Dunstan Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #99.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #1111.
Colorado Virtual Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Mountain Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #1313.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1414.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Astravo Online Elementary School
Charter School
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Tech Central
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: 11-12
| 23 students
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80228, CO include Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Green Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in 80228, CO?
18 public schools are located in 80228, CO.
What percentage of students in 80228, CO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80228, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80228, CO?
80228, CO public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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