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Best 80235 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,272 students in 80235, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,582 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 80235, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80235, CO are D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Mount View Youth Services Center and Addenbrooke Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80235 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80235, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80235, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mount View Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4525
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10300 W. Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Betty K Marler Youth Services Center
Alternative School
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(720) 220-1246
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center
Alternative School
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4575
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80235, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80235?
7 public schools are located in 80235.
What percentage of students in 80235 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 80235 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80235?
80235 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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