For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,246 students in 80237, CO (there are , serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80237, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80237, CO are Southmoor Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Samuels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80237 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80237, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80237, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3755 South Magnolia Way
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-3930
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Samuels Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3985 South Vincennes Court
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-4450
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80237, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80237, CO include Southmoor Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Samuels Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80237?
3 public schools are located in 80237.
What percentage of students in 80237 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80237 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80237?
80237 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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