For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,118 students in 80239, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 363 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80239, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80239, CO are Montbello Career And Technical High School, Lena Archuleta Elementary School and Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9888
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9888
Grades: 1-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6324
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6324
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11200 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Dcis At Ford
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Monarch Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4895 N Peoria Street
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14390 East Bolling Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #99.
Academy 360
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #1111.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcglone Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Strive Prep - Noel
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #1515.
Montbello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dsst Elevate Northeast High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
10825 East 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Grades: 9-10
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Escalante-biggs Academy
Magnet School
5300 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Grades: PK-K
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montbello Middle School
Magnet School
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
Magnet School
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7260
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7260
Grades: 9-10
| 137 students
80239, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Grades: 8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80239, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80239, CO include Montbello Career And Technical High School, Lena Archuleta Elementary School and Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80239?
19 public schools are located in 80239.
What percentage of students in 80239 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80239 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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