For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,172 students in 80223, CO (there are , serving 208 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80223, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon and Kipp Denver Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 West 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Denver Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Godsman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2120 West Arkansas Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Goldrick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 South Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Valverde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 West Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 South Vallejo Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Gr: 6-10 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Gr: 8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80223, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80223, CO include 5280 High School, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon and Kipp Denver Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in 80223?
10 public schools are located in 80223.
What percentage of students in 80223 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80223 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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