For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton are University Prep - Steele St., International Academy Of Denver At Harrington and Bruce Randolph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO include University Prep - Steele St., International Academy Of Denver At Harrington and Bruce Randolph School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver?
the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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