For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,776 students in 80226, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO are Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Belmar School Of Integrated Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
885 South Garrison Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Creighton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Deane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Rose Stein International Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80226, CO include Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Belmar School Of Integrated Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80226?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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