For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 245 students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Whittier is Whittier Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO include Whittier Ece-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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