For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,785 students in 80231, CO (there are , serving 381 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80231, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80231, CO are Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80231 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80231, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80231, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Holm Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 South Willow Court
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Joe Shoemaker School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 South Havana Street
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8600 East Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9500
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9500
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80231, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80231, CO include Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80231?
5 public schools are located in 80231.
What percentage of students in 80231 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80231 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80231?
80231 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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