For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 333 students in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public school in Barnum is Barnum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barnum, Denver, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver, CO include Barnum Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver?
the neighborhood of Barnum, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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