For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,412 students in 80215, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 257 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80215, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80215, CO are Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80215 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80215, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80215, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,885 students
Rank: #22.
Stober Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Urban Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Slater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 West 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #77.
New Classical Academy At Vivian
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Eiber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
80215, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Sobesky Academy Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80215, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80215, CO include Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80215?
8 public schools are located in 80215.
What percentage of students in 80215 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80215 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80215?
80215 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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