For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,435 students in 80210, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80210, CO are Slavens K-8 School, Cory Elementary School and Creativity Challenge Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80210 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80210, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80210, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cory Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Gr: 1-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Creativity Challenge Community
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Grant Beacon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1751 South Washington Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80210, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80210, CO include Slavens K-8 School, Cory Elementary School and Creativity Challenge Community.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80210?
8 public elementary schools are located in 80210.
What is the racial composition of students in 80210?
80210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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