For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,365 students in 80224, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80224, CO are Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 Public Schools (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 elementary schools in 80224, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80224, CO include Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80224?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80224.
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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