For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,775 students in 80239, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80239, CO are Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School and Barney Ford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9888
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9888
Grades: 1-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Monarch Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4895 N Peoria Street
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 712-2001
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14390 East Bolling Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
80239, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Grades: 8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80239, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80239, CO include Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School and Barney Ford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80239?
13 public elementary schools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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