For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,033 students in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Speer are Dsst Cedar High School and Dsst Cedar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Speer, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Speer, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver, CO include Dsst Cedar High School and Dsst Cedar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Speer, Denver?
the neighborhood of Speer, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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