For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 883 students in 80203, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80203, CO are Denver Justice High School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Emily Griffith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80203 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80203, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80203, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Contemporary Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
80203, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80203, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80203, CO include Denver Justice High School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Emily Griffith High School.
How many public schools are located in 80203?
4 public schools are located in 80203.
What is the racial composition of students in 80203?
80203 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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