For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,033 students in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Creighton are Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Miller Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
South Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7325
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver, CO include Dennison Elementary School, South Lakewood Elementary School and Miller Special Education.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver?
the neighborhood of Creighton, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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