For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,552 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO are Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Colorado Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Devinny Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Dunstan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Hutchinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Green Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #88.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Online Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO include Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Colorado Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80228?
10 public elementary schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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