Best 80236 Colorado Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,160 students in 80236, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 860 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 80236, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80236, CO are Dsst College View High School, Sabin World School and Kaiser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80236 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80236, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80236, CO Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sabin World School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 South Vrain Street
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Kaiser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-6210
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Dsst College View Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 W Dartmouth Ave
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Fort Logan Northgate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 S. Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Gr: 3-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80236, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80236, CO include Dsst College View High School, Sabin World School and Kaiser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80236?
5 public schools are located in 80236.
What percentage of students in 80236 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 80236 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80236?
80236 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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