For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 274 students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in North Capitol Hill is Downtown Denver Expeditionary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO include Downtown Denver Expeditionary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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