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.

Colorado›Denver County›Denver

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

Math Assessment Score0%

ELA Assessment Score0%

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

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 1,112 students at Montbello High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

4800 Telluride Street Building 3, Denver, CO 80249

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-300, Denver, CO 80231

Rocky Mountain Prep Smart

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

3201 W. Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80219

Montbello High School

publichighGrade 9-12

5000 Crown Blvd, Denver, CO 80239

Escalante-Biggs Academy

publicelementaryPK-K

5300 Crown Blvd, Denver, CO 80239

Dsst: Cole Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

3240 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80205

Northeast Early College

publichighGrade 9-12

11200 E 45Th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

Stephen Knight Center For Early Education

publicelementaryPK-K

3245 East Exposition Avenue, Denver, CO 80209

4580 Dearborn Street, Denver, CO 80239

Cole Arts And Science Academy

publicelementaryPK-5

1350 E 33Rd Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

publichighGrade 1-12

2250 South Quitman Way, Denver, CO 80219

Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

3201 W Arizona Ave., Denver, CO 80219

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

3752 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

451 South Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80223

Denver Justice High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

300 E. 9Th Ave., Denver, CO 80203

Trevista At Horace Mann

publicelementaryPK-5

4130 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211

Rocky Mountain Prep Federal

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

2626 W Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80219

Westerly Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

8800 East 28Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238

William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School

publicmiddleK-8

2100 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80238

1700 East 28Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205

1 2 3 4 5...12

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.

Browse Schools by Level in Denver

All Schools in Denver Elementary Schools in Denver Middle Schools in Denver High Schools in Denver All Schools in Colorado Search All Schools