For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,486 students in 80228, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO are Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Dunstan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80228, CO include Devinny Elementary School, Rooney Ranch Elementary School and Dunstan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80228?
5 public elementary schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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