Top 3 Best Clayton Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,213 students in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clayton are University Prep - Steele St., Bruce Randolph School and International Academy Of Denver At Harrington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Clayton, Denver, CO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO include University Prep - Steele St., Bruce Randolph School and International Academy Of Denver At Harrington.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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