For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,773 students in 80221, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 158 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80221, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80221, CO are Global Leadership Academy, Sherrelwood Elementary School and Northglenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80221 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80221, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80221, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Northglenn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #44.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beach Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Beach Court
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 424-9470
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 424-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Mor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9580 Damon Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5540
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Rank: #99.
Trailside Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8740 North Star Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5560
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5560
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10335 Croke Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5380
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5380
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1414.
Global Intermediate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Grades: 4-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
Global Primary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #1616.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Federal Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W 96th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5360
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center At Francis M. Day
Magnet School
1740 Jordan Dr
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Grades: PK
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
Magnet School
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Performing Arts School On Broadway
Magnet School
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley View Innovation School
Magnet School
6951 Fox Way
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Grades: PK-2
| 84 students
80221, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
7350 N. Broadway Ste 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1690
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1690
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Enrichment Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2401 West 80th Ave
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
660 West 70th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7700 Delta Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80221, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80221, CO include Global Leadership Academy, Sherrelwood Elementary School and Northglenn High School.
How many public schools are located in 80221?
22 public schools are located in 80221.
What percentage of students in 80221 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80221 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80221?
80221 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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