For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 581 students in 80226, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80226, CO are New America School, Miller Special Education and Brady Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80226 have a Graduation Rate of 6%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New America School, with ≤10% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Gr: 11-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80226, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80226, CO include New America School, Miller Special Education and Brady Exploration School.
How many public high schools are located in 80226?
4 public high schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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