For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,949 students in 80205, CO (there are , serving 607 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 80205, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80205, CO are Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Grades: 1-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
French American School Of Denver
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 N. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Grades: K-4
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cole High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Wyatt Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
University Prep - Steele St.
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Columbine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1010.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Whittier Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1313.
Bruce Randolph School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cole Arts And Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Skyland Community High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3532 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Venture Prep High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Wyatt Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80205, CO include Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver.
How many public schools are located in 80205?
16 public schools are located in 80205.
What percentage of students in 80205 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 80205 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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