For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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%
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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