Best Schools in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO has 46 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 29 elementary) serving 30,333 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Southeastern Denver exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Southeastern Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
2. 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
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
4. George Washington High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
5. Delta High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
6. Overland High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Southeastern Denver, 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. West Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
3. Campus Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students
4. 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
5. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
6. Hamilton Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
7. 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 Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Southeastern Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Challenge School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 550 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. 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
4. 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
5. Bromwell Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
6. University Park Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
7. Cory Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 400 Students
8. Carson Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
9. Greenwood Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
10. Belleview Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO has a total population of 112,905 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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
41.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southeastern Denver, Denver, 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 Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO?
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO has 46 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 30,333 students in total.
How do schools in Southeastern Denver perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Southeastern Denver score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Southeastern Denver exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southeastern 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: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations