For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,176 students in 80229, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80229, CO are Clayton Partnership School, York International and Welby Community School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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%
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 elementary schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80229, CO include Clayton Partnership School, York International and Welby Community School Of The Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80229?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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