Best High Schools in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

High schools
3
Students
5,647
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Central East Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northfield High School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1872 Students

2. East High School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students

3. George Washington High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

Middle schools
3
Students
2,557
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Central East Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Morey Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

2. Mcauliffe International School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1487 Students

3. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

Elementary schools
23
Students
10,159
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Central East Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westerly Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students

2. William (bill) Roberts Ece-8 School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 828 Students

3. Steck Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students

4. Teller Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

5. Bromwell Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students

6. Carson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

7. Denver Language School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 882 Students

8. Palmer Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students

9. Dora Moore Ece-8 School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students

10. Lowry Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central East Denver, Denver, CO has a total population of 56,729 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

18,725

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central East Denver, Denver, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

44.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

7.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

36.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central East Denver, Denver, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central East Denver, Denver, CO.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,975 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central East Denver, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Central East Denver, Denver, CO

How many schools are in Central East Denver, Denver, CO?

Central East Denver, Denver, CO has 31 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 18,725 students in total.

How do schools in Central East Denver perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in Central East Denver score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Central East Denver exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central East Denver?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central East Denver, Denver, CO

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South Park Hill, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Park Hill, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
City Park, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cheesman Park, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Skyland, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delmar Parkway, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 11%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clayton, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Whittier, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Aurora, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations