For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,363 students in 80205, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 607 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80205, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80205, CO are Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
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
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
French American School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 N. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Wyatt Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. 28th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1010.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1111.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 653 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cole Arts And Science Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 161 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
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Richard Allen Ct
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-7260
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-7260
Grades: 9-11
| 44 students
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 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
3532 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80205, CO include Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver.
How many public schools are located in 80205?
18 public schools are located in 80205.
What percentage of students in 80205 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80205 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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