For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,033 students in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Creighton are Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Miller Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO include Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Miller Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver?
the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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