For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,641 students in 80229, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 275 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80229, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80229, CO are Mapleton Early Career Preparation, Explore Pk-8 and New America School - Thornton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Thornton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,416 students
Rank: #55.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #66.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcelwain Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1414.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1515.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Grades: PK
| 48 students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80229, CO include Mapleton Early Career Preparation, Explore Pk-8 and New America School - Thornton.
How many public schools are located in 80229?
16 public schools are located in 80229.
What percentage of students in 80229 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80229 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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