For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,907 students in 80227, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 102 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80227, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80227, CO are Bear Creek High School, Green Gables Elementary School and Bear Creek K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Traylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80227, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80227, CO include Bear Creek High School, Green Gables Elementary School and Bear Creek K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 80227?
9 public schools are located in 80227.
What percentage of students in 80227 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80227 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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