For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Five Points are Polaris Elementary School, Riseup Community School and University Prep - Arapahoe St.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Grades: 1-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO include Polaris Elementary School, Riseup Community School and University Prep - Arapahoe St..
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver?
the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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