For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,838 students in 80211, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 385 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80211, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80211, CO are Valdez Elementary School, Skinner Middle School and Brown International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80211 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80211, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80211, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valdez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 West 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Skinner Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3435 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-1420
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-1420
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Brown International Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9250
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9250
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Shoshone Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Wyandot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-4370
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-4370
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Quivas St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9170
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9170
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Career Education Center Early College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
North High School Engagement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2925 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Trevista At Horace Mann
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4130 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-9800
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Aul Denver
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4735 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 723-2000
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 723-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80211, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80211, CO include Valdez Elementary School, Skinner Middle School and Brown International Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80211?
13 public schools are located in 80211.
What percentage of students in 80211 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80211 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80211?
80211 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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