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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 80221 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,771 students in 80221, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80221, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80221, CO are Sherrelwood Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Northglenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80221 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80221, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80221, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Global Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Northglenn High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Beach Court Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 Beach Court
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 424-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Mor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9580 Damon Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Trailside Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Global Primary Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Gr: PK-3 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10335 Croke Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5380
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Global Intermediate Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8740 North Star Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5560
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Federal Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W 96th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5360
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center At Francis M. Day
1740 Jordan Dr
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 69 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Performing Arts School On Broadway
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley View Innovation School
6951 Fox Way
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80221, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80221, CO include Sherrelwood Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Northglenn High School.
How many public schools are located in 80221?
22 public schools are located in 80221.
What percentage of students in 80221 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80221 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80221?
80221 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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