For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,735 students in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Valley are John F Kennedy High School, Bear Valley International School and Traylor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Traylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO include John F Kennedy High School, Bear Valley International School and Traylor Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver?
the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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