For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 875 students in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bear Valley are Bear Valley International School and Traylor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Valley, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Traylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver, CO include Bear Valley International School and Traylor Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver?
the neighborhood of Bear Valley, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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