For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,801 students in 80207, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 60 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80207, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80207, CO are Mcauliffe International School, Odyssey School Of Denver and Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80207 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80207, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80207, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcauliffe International School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Odyssey School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 East 21st Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 316-3944
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 316-3944
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Dexter Street
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-3800
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Hallett Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-6070
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3590 Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-4000
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80207, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80207, CO include Mcauliffe International School, Odyssey School Of Denver and Stedman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80207?
5 public schools are located in 80207.
What percentage of students in 80207 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80207 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80207?
80207 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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