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Best 80229 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,576 students in 80229, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 380 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80229, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80229, CO are Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Clayton Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80229, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thornton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mcelwain Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80229, CO include Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Clayton Partnership School.
How many public schools are located in 80229?
16 public schools are located in 80229.
What percentage of students in 80229 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80229 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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