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Best 80223 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,182 students in 80223, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 199 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80223, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont and Kipp Denver Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 80223, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 West 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Godsman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 West Arkansas Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Goldrick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 South Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Valverde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2030 West Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 South Vallejo Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80223, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80223?
10 public schools are located in 80223.
What percentage of students in 80223 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80223 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 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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