Best Schools in 80209, CO
80209, CO has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,165 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 80209 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80209, CO
The top high schools in 80209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dsst: Byers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
2. South 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 • 1844 Students
3. George Washington 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 • 1270 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80209, CO
The top middle schools in 80209, 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. Dsst: Byers 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 • 469 Students
3. Merrill 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 • 623 Students
4. Grant Beacon 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 • 356 Students
5. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80209, CO
The top elementary schools in 80209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steele Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
2. Steck 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 • 321 Students
3. Bromwell 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 • 313 Students
4. Cory 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 • 400 Students
5. Lincoln 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 - 6 • 309 Students
6. Dora Moore Ece-8 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 - 8 • 316 Students
7. St John's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John's Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
8. Stephen Knight Center For Early Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 309 Students
9. The Montessori School Of Washington Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Montessori School Of Washington Park • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80209, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80209, CO has a total population of 27,323 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80209, 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 80209, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80209, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80209, 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 80209, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80209, CO
How many schools are in 80209, CO?
80209, CO has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,165 students in total.
How do schools in 80209 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 80209 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 80209 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80209?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations