For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 365 students in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public school in West Gate is Westgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Gate, Denver, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver, CO include Westgate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver?
the neighborhood of West Gate, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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