For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Skyland are Prep Academy and Columbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Skyland, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Skyland, Denver, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver, CO include Prep Academy and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver?
the neighborhood of Skyland, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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