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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 80219 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,499 students in 80219, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 312 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80219, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80219, CO are Respect Academy, Denison Montessori School and Gust Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80219, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Denison Montessori School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Gust Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 West Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Doull Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 W Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Gr: 1-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Newlon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Vrain Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 West Nevada Place
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-3245
Gr: PK-4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Kepner Beacon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0027
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Force Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
845 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8990
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 South Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Munroe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 West Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Pascual Ledoux Academy
1055 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-9240
Gr: PK | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80219, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80219, CO include Respect Academy, Denison Montessori School and Gust Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80219?
25 public schools are located in 80219.
What percentage of students in 80219 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80219 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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