For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,089 students in 80209, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 506 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 80209, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80209, CO are Steele Elementary School, Dsst Cedar High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80209 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80209, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80209, CO Public Schools (2025)
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
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
3245 East Exposition Avenue
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Grades: PK-K
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80209, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80209, CO include Steele Elementary School, Dsst Cedar High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80209?
5 public schools are located in 80209.
What percentage of students in 80209 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 80209 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80209?
80209 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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