For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,124 students in 80227, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO are Green Gables Elementary School, Bear Creek K-8 School and Carmody Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Gables Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Rank: #33.
Carmody Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Westgate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Valley International School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Traylor Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
80227, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Dsst: Henry Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80227, CO include Green Gables Elementary School, Bear Creek K-8 School and Carmody Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80227?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80227.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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