For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,457 students in 80234, CO (there are , serving 1,124 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 80234, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80234, CO are Mountain Range High School, Westview Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80234 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80234, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80234, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #22.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Roseanna Drive
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
80234, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 976 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80234, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80234, CO include Mountain Range High School, Westview Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80234?
4 public schools are located in 80234.
What percentage of students in 80234 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 80234 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80234?
80234 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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