Best Schools in 80204, CO
80204, CO has 27 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 7,200 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 80204 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80204, CO
The top high schools in 80204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Compassion Road Academy
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Actual Test Scores
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
2. Colorado High School Charter
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
3. Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Denver Center For International Studies
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 471 Students
5. West High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
6. North High School Engagement Center
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80204, CO
The top middle schools in 80204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Lake Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Kepner Beacon Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
4. West Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
5. Strive Prep - Lake
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80204, CO
The top elementary schools in 80204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brown International Academy
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
2. Valdez Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
4. Dora Moore Ece-8 School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
5. Colfax Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
6. Barnum Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
7. Newlon Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
8. Center For Talent Development At Greenlee
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
9. Eagleton Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
10. Cheltenham Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80204, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80204, CO has a total population of 35,434 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80204, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80204, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80204, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80204, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80204, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80204, CO
How many schools are in 80204, CO?
80204, CO has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 7,200 students in total.
How do schools in 80204 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 80204 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 80204 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80204?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations