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Best Five Points Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Five Points are Polaris Elementary School, University Prep - Arapahoe St. and Riseup Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Gr: 1-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver, CO include Polaris Elementary School, University Prep - Arapahoe St. and Riseup Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver?
the neighborhood of Five Points, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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