For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,059 students in 80209, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 563 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 80209, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80209, CO are Steele Elementary School, Dsst: Byers High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80209 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80209, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80209, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 South Marion Parkway
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst: Byers High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Dsst: Byers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
3245 East Exposition Avenue
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Grades: PK-K
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80209, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80209, CO include Steele Elementary School, Dsst: Byers High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80209, CO?
5 public schools are located in 80209, CO.
What percentage of students in 80209, CO go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 80209, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80209, CO?
80209, CO public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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