For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 558 students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Whittier are Whittier Ece-8 School and Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Whittier, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO include Whittier Ece-8 School and Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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