For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,191 students in 80210, CO (there are , serving 1,950 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 80210, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80210, CO are Slavens K-8 School, Cory Elementary School and Asbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80210 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80210, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80210, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Cory Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Grades: 1-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Creativity Challenge Community
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
South High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Grant Beacon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1751 South Washington Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
80210, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 South Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 744-2381
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 744-2381
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80210, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80210, CO include Slavens K-8 School, Cory Elementary School and Asbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80210?
9 public schools are located in 80210.
What percentage of students in 80210 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 80210 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80210?
80210 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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