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)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 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 886 students at Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Prep Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

2727 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80205

Polaris Elementary School

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

410 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205

Green Valley Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

4100 Jericho St, Denver, CO 80249

Colorado High School Charter

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1175 Osage Street #100, Denver, CO 80204

Highline Academy Southeast

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2170 South Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80222

Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy

charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8

375 S Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80223

Omar D Blair Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4905 Cathay Street, Denver, CO 80249

Lena Archuleta Elementary School

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

16000 Maxwell Place, Denver, CO 80239

Lowry Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

8001 East Cedar Avenue, Denver, CO 80230

Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School

publicmiddlePK-8

14250 East Albrook Drive, Denver, CO 80239

Bruce Randolph School

publichighGrade 6-12

3955 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

2417 W. 29Th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Denver Center For International Studies

publichighGrade 6-12

574 West 6Th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

451 S. Tejon St., Denver, CO 80223

Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School

publicmiddlePK-8

21601 East 51St Place, Denver, CO 80249

1700 East 28Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205

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

Gilliam Youth Services Center

publichighGrade 5-12

2844 Downing, Denver, CO 80205

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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 →

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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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