For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,489 students in 80223, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80223, CO are Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont, Godsman Elementary School and Goldrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 West 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Godsman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2120 West Arkansas Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Goldrick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 South Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Valverde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 West Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 South Vallejo Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80223, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80223, CO include Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont, Godsman Elementary School and Goldrick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80223?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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