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)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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 930 students at Denver Language School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Place Bridge Academy

publicmiddlePK-8

7125 Cherry Creek Drive North, Denver, CO 80224

Cole Arts And Science Academy

publicelementaryPK-5

1350 E 33Rd Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Trevista At Horace Mann

publicelementaryPK-5

4130 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211

Denver Justice High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

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

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

451 South Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80223

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

3752 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

3201 W Arizona Ave., Denver, CO 80219

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

publichighGrade 1-12

2250 South Quitman Way, Denver, CO 80219

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

4800 Telluride Street #2, Denver, CO 80249

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

750 Galapago St., Denver, CO 80204

Center For Talent Development At Greenlee

publicelementaryPK-5

1150 Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80204

Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

4735 Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211

Denver Green School Southeast

publicmiddleK-8

6700 East Virginia Avenue, Denver, CO 80224

Soar At Green Valley Ranch

charter schoolelementaryK-5

4800 Telluride Street #4, Denver, CO 80249

Denver Language School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

451 Newport Street, Denver, CO 80220

4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6, Denver, CO 80249

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1820 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80204

5590 W Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80227

Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8

4636 Walden St, Denver, CO 80249

Swigert International School

publicelementaryPK-5

3480 Syracuse Street, Denver, CO 80238

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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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