For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,712 students in 80231, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 339 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 80231, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80231, CO are Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside and Joe Shoemaker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80231 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80231, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80231, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Shoemaker School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 South Havana Street
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Holm Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 South Willow Court
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8600 East Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9500
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9500
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80231, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80231, CO include Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside and Joe Shoemaker School.
How many public schools are located in 80231, CO?
5 public schools are located in 80231, CO.
What percentage of students in 80231, CO go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 80231, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80231, CO?
80231, CO public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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