For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,150 students in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montbello are Willow Elementary School, Dsst Conservatory Green Middle School and Barney Ford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Montbello, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Conservatory Green Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8499 East Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Monarch Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4895 N Peoria Street
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO include Willow Elementary School, Dsst Conservatory Green Middle School and Barney Ford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver?
13 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver?
the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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