For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,647 students in 80222, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80222, CO are Bradley International School, Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80222 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80222, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80222, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley International School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Gr: K-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Holly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 East Cornell Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80222, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80222, CO include Bradley International School, Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80222?
5 public elementary schools are located in 80222.
What is the racial composition of students in 80222?
80222 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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