What types of schools are available in Denver, Colorado?

Denver, Colorado offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Denver, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Denver, Colorado?

There are 228 schools in Denver, Colorado, serving 100,985 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Denver?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Denver, Colorado, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 228 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

228

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

100,985

Total Students

Across Denver

14.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

228 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,212 students at D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Dsst: Elevate Northeast Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

10825 E 47Th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

Montbello Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5290 Kittredge St, Denver, CO 80239

Dsst: Elevate Northeast High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

10825 East 47Th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

Robert F. Smith Steam Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

2900 Richard Allen Ct, Denver, CO 80205

Responsive Arts & Steam Academy Fne

publicelementaryPK-1

19201 E 62Nd Ave., Denver, CO 80238

French American School Of Denver

charter schoolmiddleK-6

2350 N. Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80205

D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School

publichighGrade 6-12

10359 W Nassau Avenue, Denver, CO 80235

Rocky Mountain Deaf School

charter schoolhighPK-12

10300 W. Nassau Ave, Denver, CO 80235

Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center

publichighGrade 5-12

7862 West Mansfield Parkway, Denver, CO 80235

Welby Community School Of The Arts

publicmiddlePK-6

1200 E 78Th Ave, Denver, CO 80229

Global Leadership Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

7480 Conifer Road, Denver, CO 80221

Monterey Community School

publicmiddleK-8

2210 Mcelwain Blvd, Denver, CO 80229

Global Primary Academy

publicelementaryPK-3

7480 Conifer Road, Denver, CO 80221

2300 West 67Th Pl., Denver, CO 80221

Global Intermediate Academy

publicmiddleGrade 4-8

7480 Conifer Road, Denver, CO 80221

Performing Arts School On Broadway

publichighGrade 7-12

7350 North Broadway Suite 200, Denver, CO 80221

7350 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80221

Valley View Innovation School

publicelementaryPK-5

6951 Fox Way, Denver, CO 80221

publicmiddleGrade 3-8

4000 S. Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80236

Federal Heights Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2500 W 96Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Denver

Denver, Colorado is home to 228 schools serving over 100,985 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Denver, Colorado?

There are 228 schools in Denver, serving 100,985 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Denver?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Denver include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Denver?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Denver is 14.3:1.

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