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Best 80204 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,759 students in 80204, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 474 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 80204, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80204, CO are Compassion Road Academy, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School and Denver Center For International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80204, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1580 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Center For Talent Development At Greenlee
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1526 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
West High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
West Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80204, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80204?
13 public schools are located in 80204.
What percentage of students in 80204 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 80204 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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