For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,270 students in 80215, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 296 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80215, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80215, CO are Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80215 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80215, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80215, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Stober Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Urban Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7610
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Eiber Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-6406
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Slater Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8605 West 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
80215, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sobesky Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80215, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80215, CO include Lakewood High School, Stober Elementary School and Jefferson County Open Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 80215?
7 public schools are located in 80215.
What percentage of students in 80215 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80215 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80215?
80215 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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