Best Schools in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO has 52 public schools (12 high, 13 middle, 24 elementary) serving 27,339 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Southwestern Denver meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Southwestern Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South 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 • 1844 Students
2. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
3. Littleton High School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
4. Columbine High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
5. Bear Creek High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
6. Englewood High School
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Englewood School District No. 1 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
7. Sheridan High School
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Sheridan School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
8. Strive Prep - Smart Academy
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
9. John F Kennedy High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
10. Summit Academy
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Southwestern Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Goddard Middle School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
3. Ken Caryl Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
4. Summit Ridge Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
5. Carmody Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
6. Grant Beacon Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 356 Students
7. Bear Valley International School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students
8. Englewood Middle School
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Englewood School District No. 1 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students
9. Strive Prep - Federal
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
10. Strive Prep - Westwood
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Southwestern Denver, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
3. Governor's Ranch Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Sabin World School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
5. Gust Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
6. Blue Heron Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
7. Strive Prep - Ruby Hill
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
8. Centennial Academy Of Fine Arts Education
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
9. Goldrick Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
10. Doull Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO has a total population of 52,312 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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
44.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwestern 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 Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO?
Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO has 52 public schools: 12 high schools, 13 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 27,339 students in total.
How do schools in Southwestern Denver perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Southwestern Denver score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Southwestern Denver meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwestern 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: 22%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations