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 1,329 students at Mcauliffe International School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Mcauliffe International School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2540 Holly St, Denver, CO 80207

North High School Engagement Center

publichighGrade 9-12

2960 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211

Dsst: Montview Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

2000 Valentia Street, Denver, CO 80238

Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont

publicelementaryPK-5

520 West 3Rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80223

Pascual Ledoux Academy

publicelementaryPK-PK

1055 South Hazel Court, Denver, CO 80219

Isabella Bird Community School

publicelementaryPK-5

2701 N. Lima St., Denver, CO 80238

Compassion Road Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

1000 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80204

Dsst: Cedar Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

150 S Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80209

1825 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80219

2285 South Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219

Montbello Career And Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

4501 Airport Way, Denver, CO 80239

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School

charter schoolelementaryK-5

1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

charter schoolelementaryK-5

2626 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219

Willow Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

8499 E Stoll Place, Denver, CO 80238

Highline Academy Northeast

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

19451 East Maxwell Place, Denver, CO 80249

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

750 Galapago Street, Denver, CO 80204

Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

8499 East Stoll Place, Denver, CO 80238

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219

Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

911 South Hazel Court, Denver, CO 80219

Dsst: Cole High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

3240 Humboldt Street, 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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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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