For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 643 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO are New America School, Brady Exploration School and Miller Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80226 have a Graduation Rate of 13%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miller Special Education, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Grades: 11-12
| 136 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO include New America School, Brady Exploration School and Miller Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 80226?
4 public high schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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