For the 2024 school year, there are 158 public elementary schools serving 66,020 students in Denver County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver County, CO are Polaris Elementary School, Challenge School and William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denver County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Denver County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
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
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #44.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #55.
Mcauliffe International School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,558 students
Rank: #66.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 South Marion Parkway
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Cory Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Grades: 1-5
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Morey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #99.
Westerly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #1010.
Swigert International School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Steck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1212.
Bradley International School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3350 Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1515.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1616.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1717.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Grades: K-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1818.
Teller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1919.
Bromwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 East 4th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-9330
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Creativity Challenge Community
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Denver Online
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4250 Shoshone St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Grades: 6-12
| 307 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #2323.
Dsst: Byers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #2424.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2525.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Grades: K-8
| 732 students
Rank: #2626.
Valdez Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 West 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2727.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Grades: K-12
| 393 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1690 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Doull Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
International Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Mathematics And Science Leadership Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
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Denver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Grades: 8-10
| 181 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
The Boys School Of Denver (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3120 Irving Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 688-3842
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 688-3842
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Cincinnati Generation Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
The Cube Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3333 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Grades: 9-10
| 143 students
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Early College Of Denver Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 12
| n/a students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
1150 Lipan St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Grades: 8
| 132 students
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Grades: 8
| 185 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
New America School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
6550 East 21st Ave
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 388-5313
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 388-5313
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Grades: 8
| 210 students
4735 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-6461
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-6461
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Denver County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denver County, CO include Polaris Elementary School, Challenge School and William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denver County, CO?
158 public elementary schools are located in Denver County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver County, CO?
Denver County, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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