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Best 80229 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,140 students in 80229, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80229, CO are Clayton Partnership School, York International and Welby Community School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80229, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80229, CO include Clayton Partnership School, York International and Welby Community School Of The Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80229?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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