For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,958 students in 80228, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 222 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80228, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80228, CO are Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Green Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Dunstan Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Technical
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80228, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80228, CO include Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Green Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in 80228?
9 public schools are located in 80228.
What percentage of students in 80228 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80228 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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