For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,119 students in 80236, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 860 private students). 71% 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80236, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sabin World School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 South Vrain Street
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-4520
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Kaiser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-6210
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 424-6210
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Dsst College View Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 W Dartmouth Ave
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Fort Logan Northgate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 S. Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Gr: 3-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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?
71% 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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