Best Schools in Central West Denver, Denver, CO
Central West Denver, Denver, CO has 20 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,859 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Central West Denver meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central West Denver, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Central West Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Crittenton 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 • 89 Students
2. 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
3. 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 Central West Denver, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Central West Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 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
Best Elementary Schools in Central West Denver, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Central West Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
2. 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
3. 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
4. Knapp Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 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. Valverde Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
10. 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
Education & Community Snapshot in Central West Denver, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central West Denver, Denver, CO has a total population of 4,486 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central West Denver, Denver, 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 Central West 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
88.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
21.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
66.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central West Denver, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central West Denver, Denver, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central West Denver, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central West Denver, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Central West Denver, Denver, CO?
Central West Denver, Denver, CO has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,859 students in total.
How do schools in Central West Denver perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Central West Denver score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Central West Denver meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central West 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.
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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations