For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 500 students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Whittier are Whittier Ece-8 School and Manual High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam Youth Services Center
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO include Whittier Ece-8 School and Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
3 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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