Best Schools in 80205, CO
80205, CO has 27 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 10,585 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 80205 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80205, CO
The top high schools in 80205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students
2. Dsst: Cole High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Riseup Community School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
4. Manual High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
5. Bruce Randolph School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 703 Students
6. Gilliam School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 19 Students
7. Prep Academy
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80205, CO
The top middle schools in 80205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
2. Mcauliffe International School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1487 Students
3. Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
4. Dsst: Cole Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80205, CO
The top elementary schools in 80205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polaris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students
2. Teller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. French American School Of Denver
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 143 Students
4. Stedman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Columbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
6. Wyatt Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 191 Students
7. University Prep - Steele St.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
8. University Prep - Arapahoe St.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
9. Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
10. International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
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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 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80205, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80205, CO has a total population of 34,944 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80205, 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 80205, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80205, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80205, 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 80205, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80205, CO
How many schools are in 80205, CO?
80205, CO has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 10,585 students in total.
How do schools in 80205 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 80205 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 80205 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80205?
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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