For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,742 students in 80224, CO (there are , serving 186 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80224, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO are George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Denver Green School Southeast
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Place Bridge Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
80224, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 52%
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80224, CO include George Washington High School, Denver Green School Southeast and Delta High School.
How many public schools are located in 80224?
4 public schools are located in 80224.
What percentage of students in 80224 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80224 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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