For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,775 students in 80223, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 208 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80223, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon and Godsman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 West 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Godsman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 West Arkansas Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Schmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 South Vallejo Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
Valverde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2030 West Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #99.
Goldrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 South Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
American Indian Academy Of Denver
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Grades: 6-10
| 134 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mathematics And Science Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Grades: 8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80223, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80223, CO include 5280 High School, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon and Godsman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80223?
11 public schools are located in 80223.
What percentage of students in 80223 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80223 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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