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Best 80205 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,573 students in 80205, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 715 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 80205, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80205, CO are Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80205, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Gr: 1-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
French American School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2350 N. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Wyatt Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Manual Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E. 28th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Cole Arts And Science Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam Youth Services Center
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
2900 Richard Allen Ct
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80205, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80205, CO include Polaris Elementary School, Prep Academy and French American School Of Denver.
How many public schools are located in 80205?
18 public schools are located in 80205.
What percentage of students in 80205 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 80205 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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