For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,788 students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Denver are Steele Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and University Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
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: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Beacon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1751 South Washington Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO include Steele Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and University Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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