For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,244 students in 80238, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 318 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80238, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80238, CO are William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School, Westerly Creek Elementary School and Swigert International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80238 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80238, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80238, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #22.
Westerly Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Swigert International School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Denver Green School Northfield
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5677 N Galena St
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8200
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Northfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #88.
Inspire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5677 N Galena St.
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4850
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #99.
Dsst Montview High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #1010.
Isabella Bird Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 N. Lima St.
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-9900
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-9900
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Dsst Montview Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #1212.
Dsst Conservatory Green Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8499 East Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Denver Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80238, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80238, CO include William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School, Westerly Creek Elementary School and Swigert International School.
How many public schools are located in 80238?
13 public schools are located in 80238.
What percentage of students in 80238 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80238 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80238?
80238 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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