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Best 80239 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,538 students in 80239, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 363 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80239, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80239, CO are Montbello Career And Technical High School, Lena Archuleta Elementary School and Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80239, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16000 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9888
Gr: 1-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Monarch Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4895 N Peoria Street
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Early College
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14390 East Bolling Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Montbello High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsst Elevate Northeast High School
Charter School
10825 East 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Escalante-biggs Academy
5300 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Gr: PK-K | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Montbello Middle School
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80239, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80239?
18 public schools are located in 80239.
What percentage of students in 80239 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80239 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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