For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,512 students in 80223, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80223, CO are Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon, Denver Online and Godsman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in 80223, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80223, CO include Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon, Denver Online and Godsman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80223?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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