Best Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver County, CO has 274 public schools (58 high, 41 middle, 157 elementary) serving 119,779 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Denver County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denver County, CO
The top high schools in Denver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Denver School Of The Arts
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
2. Cherry Creek High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
3. Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
4. Dsst: Byers High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
5. Northfield High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1872 Students
6. East High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students
7. South High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
8. Littleton High School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
9. Dsst: Conservatory Green High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 574 Students
10. Columbine High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denver County, CO
The top middle schools in Denver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morey Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
2. Denver Green School Northfield
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
3. Mcauliffe International School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1487 Students
4. West Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
5. Campus Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students
6. 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
7. Dsst: Byers Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students
8. Merrill Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
9. Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
10. Goddard Middle School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denver County, CO
The top elementary schools in Denver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polaris Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students
2. Slavens K-8 School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 752 Students
3. Westerly Creek Elementary
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
4. Steele Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
5. Park Hill School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
6. William (bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 828 Students
7. Steck Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
8. Asbury Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
9. Teller Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
10. Creativity Challenge Community
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denver County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denver County, CO has a total population of 715,522 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denver County, 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 Denver County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denver County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denver County, 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 Denver County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denver County, CO
How many schools are in Denver County, CO?
Denver County, CO has 274 public schools: 58 high schools, 41 middle schools and 157 elementary schools, serving 119,779 students in total.
How do schools in Denver County perform on state tests?
On average, 274 schools in Denver County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Denver County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denver County?
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: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Denver County
5 places in Denver County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Denver (169)
- Berkeley Denver (1)
- Ruby Hill Denver (1)
- Sunnyside Denver (1)
- Westwood Denver (1)
School districts (2)
- School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C (201 schools)
- State Charter School Institute (40 schools)