Best Schools in 80224, CO
80224, CO has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,305 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 80224 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80224, CO
The top high schools in 80224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson 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 • 1329 Students
2. George Washington 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 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
3. Delta 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 • 72 Students
4. Overland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80224, CO
The top middle schools in 80224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Hamilton Middle 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 • 646 Students
3. Prairie Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80224, CO
The top elementary schools in 80224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson 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 • 411 Students
2. Southmoor Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
3. Holm 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 • 470 Students
4. Lowry 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 • 384 Students
5. Mcmeen Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
6. Denver Green School Southeast
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 523 Students
7. Eastridge Community Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Place Bridge Academy
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 746 Students
9. Montessori School Of Denver
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Denver • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 282 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80224, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80224, CO has a total population of 18,875 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80224, 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 80224, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80224, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80224, 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 80224, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80224, CO
How many schools are in 80224, CO?
80224, CO has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,305 students in total.
How do schools in 80224 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 80224 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 80224 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80224?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations