For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,841 students in 80224, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80224, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO are George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Denver Green School Southeast
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Place Bridge Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO include George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School.
How many public schools are located in 80224?
4 public schools are located in 80224.
What percentage of students in 80224 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80224 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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