Best Public Elementary Schools in 80204 (Denver, CO) (2026)

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Best 80204 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,900 students in 80204, CO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80204, CO are Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Cheltenham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 80204 have an score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80204, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437

Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Denver Center For International Studies

Magnet School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
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574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000

Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #33.

Cheltenham Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1580 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810

Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #44.

Center For Talent Development At Greenlee

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1150 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #55.

Eagleton Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930

Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #66.

Lake Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
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1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260

Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #77.

Colfax Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1526 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740

Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #88.

West Middle School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
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951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460

Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #99.

Cowell Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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4540 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300

Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80204 Colorado

80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588

Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Baker Middle School (Closed 2006)

574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906

Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Del Pueblo Elementary School (Closed 2008)

750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473

Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Early College Of Denver Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473

Gr: 12

Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540

Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Greenlee K-8 School (Closed 2011)

1150 Lipan St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364

Gr: PK-8

Lake Middle School (Closed 2013)

1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380

Gr: 8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897

Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)

Charter School

1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690

Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Strive Prep - Lake (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200

Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

West Career Academy (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390

Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

West High School (Closed 2017)

951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80204, CO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80204, CO include Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Cheltenham Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 80204?

9 public elementary schools are located in 80204.

What is the racial composition of students in 80204?

80204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).