For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,246 students in 80237, CO (there are , serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80237, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80237, CO are Thomas Jefferson High School, Southmoor Elementary School and Samuels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80237 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80237, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80237, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 students
Rank: #22.
Southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3755 South Magnolia Way
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-3930
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Samuels Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3985 South Vincennes Court
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-4450
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80237, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80237, CO include Thomas Jefferson High School, Southmoor Elementary School and Samuels Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80237?
3 public schools are located in 80237.
What percentage of students in 80237 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80237 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80237?
80237 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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