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Best 80226 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,260 students in 80226, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 245 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80226, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80226, CO are Dennison Elementary School, New America School and South Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80226, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
South Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
885 South Garrison Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8220
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Creighton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Deane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Rose Stein International Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Gr: 11-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80226, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80226, CO include Dennison Elementary School, New America School and South Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80226?
10 public schools are located in 80226.
What percentage of students in 80226 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80226 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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