For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,611 students in 80224, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80224, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80224, CO are George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Green School Southeast
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Delta High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Place Bridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Grades: PK-8
| 746 students
80224, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80224, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80224, CO include George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School.
How many public schools are located in 80224?
4 public schools are located in 80224.
What percentage of students in 80224 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80224 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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