For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 956 students in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Bear Creek is Bear Creek K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO include Bear Creek K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver?
the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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