For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,992 students in 80234, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,124 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 80234, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80234, CO are Mountain Range High School, Westview Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80234 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80234, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80234, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Roseanna Drive
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1865 W. 121st Ave #100
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-7430
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-7430
Gr: 1-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80234, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80234, CO include Mountain Range High School, Westview Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80234?
5 public schools are located in 80234.
What percentage of students in 80234 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 80234 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80234?
80234 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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