For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,135 students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Central are Morey Middle School, Denver Justice High School and Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morey Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 E 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Dora Moore Ece-8 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
846 Corona Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-5300
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Contemporary Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO include Morey Middle School, Denver Justice High School and Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
the neighborhood of Central, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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