For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 778 students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central are Morey Middle School and Dora Moore Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morey Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Dora Moore Ece-8 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
846 Corona Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-5300
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO include Morey Middle School and Dora Moore Ece-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
the neighborhood of Central, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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