For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,641 students in 80229, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 275 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80229, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80229, CO are Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Clayton Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thornton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,416 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mcelwain Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Gr: K-9
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Gr: PK-K | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Gr: 9-12
9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80229, CO include Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Clayton Partnership School.
How many public schools are located in 80229?
16 public schools are located in 80229.
What percentage of students in 80229 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80229 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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