For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 780 students in 80230, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,645 private students). 32% of all K-12 students in 80230, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80230, CO are Lowry Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80230 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80230, 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80230, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 424-5910
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 424-5910
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
80230, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New America School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80230, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80230, CO include Lowry Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - West.
How many public schools are located in 80230?
2 public schools are located in 80230.
What percentage of students in 80230 go to public school?
32% of all K-12 students in 80230 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80230?
80230 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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