For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,385 students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Mar Lee are Denison Montessori School, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School and Excel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Mar Lee, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Montessori School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Force Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO include Denison Montessori School, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School and Excel Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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