For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,777 students in 80220, CO (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,815 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 80220, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80220, CO are Steck Elementary School, Denver School Of The Arts and Park Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80220 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80220, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80220, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Denver School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
Park Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Denver Language School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Grades: K-8
| 882 students
Rank: #66.
Palmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #88.
Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Ashley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
80220, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80220, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80220, CO include Steck Elementary School, Denver School Of The Arts and Park Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 80220?
9 public schools are located in 80220.
What percentage of students in 80220 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 80220 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80220?
80220 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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