For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,187 students in 80230, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,822 private students). 39% 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 Colorado Skies Academy, 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 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80230, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80230, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Skies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13025 Wings Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 424-5910
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 424-5910
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
80230, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New America School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80230, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80230, CO include Colorado Skies Academy, Lowry Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - West.
How many public schools are located in 80230, CO?
4 public schools are located in 80230, CO.
What percentage of students in 80230, CO go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in 80230, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80230, CO?
80230, CO public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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