For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,015 students in 80249, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80249, CO are Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Dsst Green Valley Ranch Middle School and Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80249 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80249, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80249, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street Building
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Soar At Green Valley Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street #4
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 287-5100
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 287-5100
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Jericho St
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-6710
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-6710
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Highline Academy Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19451 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-5172
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Northeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4635 Walden St. Denver
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2551
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2551
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6850 North Argonne Street
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Marrama Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19100 East 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-5820
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride St Bldg #5
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 999-2893
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 999-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21601 East 51st Place
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-2840
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19535 East 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Grades: 6-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4636 Walden St
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 307-1970
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 307-1970
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Omar D Blair Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Cathay Street
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 371-9570
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 371-9570
Grades: K-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1616.
Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
4909 Cathay Street
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-8240
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-8240
Grades: PK
| 120 students
80249, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6850 N. Argonne St
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80249, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80249, CO include Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Dsst Green Valley Ranch Middle School and Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80249?
17 public schools are located in 80249.
What is the racial composition of students in 80249?
80249 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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