For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,446 students in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden, CO.
The top ranked public school in Denver West is Jeffco Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Denver West, Golden, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden, CO include Jeffco Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden?
the neighborhood of Denver West, Golden public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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