For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,348 students in 80219, CO (there are , serving 283 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80219, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80219, CO are Respect Academy, Denison Montessori School and Knapp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80219, CO 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Denison Montessori School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6130
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Gust Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3440 West Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6560
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6560
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Doull Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 West Nevada Place
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-3245
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-3245
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2626 W Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1212.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: K-12
| 789 students
Rank: #1313.
Force Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1616.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
845 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8990
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8990
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Newlon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
361 Vrain Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5150
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2121.
Kepner Beacon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0027
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0027
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #2222.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2675 South Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8660
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8660
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2323.
Munroe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 West Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2424.
Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
1055 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-9240
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-9240
Grades: PK
| 215 students
80219, Colorado 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Grades: 8
| 132 students
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Strive Prep - Kepner (Closed 2023)
Charter School
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 485-6394
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 485-6394
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80219, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80219, CO include Respect Academy, Denison Montessori School and Knapp Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80219?
25 public schools are located in 80219.
What percentage of students in 80219 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80219 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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