- Park Hill School — Grades PK–5 · 717 students
- Green Valley Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 714 students
- McMeen Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 706 students
- Swigert International School — Grades PK–5 · 673 students
- Westerly Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 647 students
- Inspire Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 645 students
- Maxwell Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 638 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside — Grades PK–5 · 637 students
- Gust Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 602 students
- Willow Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 596 students
- Highline Academy Northeast — Grades PK–5 · 589 students
- Edison Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 583 students
- Bradley International School — Grades PK–5 · 574 students
- Sabin World School — Grades PK–5 · 559 students
- Marrama Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 547 students
- Joe Shoemaker School — Grades PK–5 · 543 students
- Samuels Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 532 students
- Brown International Academy — Grades PK–5 · 530 students
- Teller Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 518 students
- Lena Archuleta Elementary School — Grades 1–5 · 515 students
- Holm Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 510 students
- KIPP Northeast Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 495 students
- Barney Ford Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 487 students
- Isabella Bird Community School — Grades PK–5 · 487 students
- SOAR at Green Valley Ranch — Grades K–5 · 484 students
- + 67 more elementary schools
- McAuliffe International School — Grades 6–8 · 1,329 students
- Hamilton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 775 students
- Skinner Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 673 students
- Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences — Grades 6–8 · 651 students
- Merrill Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 611 students
- Lake Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 592 students
- Denver Green School Northfield — Grades 6–8 · 558 students
- DSST: Cedar Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 485 students
- DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 482 students
- Morey Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 479 students
- DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 468 students
- Kepner Beacon Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 467 students
- KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 464 students
- DSST: Montview Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 463 students
- DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 451 students
- DSST: College View Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 446 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood — Grades 6–8 · 411 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch — Grades 6–8 · 379 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep Federal — Grades 6–8 · 376 students
- Grant Beacon Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 339 students
- Montbello Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 315 students
- Bear Valley International School — Grades 6–8 · 313 students
- KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy — Grades 5–8 · 301 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep Noel — Grades 6–8 · 287 students
- DSST: Cole Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 282 students
- + 5 more middle schools
- East High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,476 students
- Northfield High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,137 students
- South High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,950 students
- North High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,653 students
- Thomas Jefferson High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,390 students
- George Washington High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,326 students
- Montbello High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,112 students
- Abraham Lincoln High School — Grades 9–12 · 965 students
- John F Kennedy High School — Grades 9–12 · 681 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep SMART — Grades 9–12 · 604 students
- Rocky Mountain Prep RISE — Grades 9–12 · 586 students
- DSST: Montview High School — Grades 9–12 · 562 students
- DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School — Grades 9–12 · 562 students
- DSST: Conservatory Green High School — Grades 9–12 · 556 students
- KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy — Grades 9–12 · 555 students
- DSST: Cedar High School — Grades 9–12 · 546 students
- DSST: Elevate Northeast High School — Grades 9–12 · 545 students
- DSST: College View High School — Grades 9–12 · 533 students
- West High School — Grades 9–12 · 519 students
- Northeast Early College — Grades 9–12 · 507 students
- KIPP Denver Collegiate High School — Grades 9–12 · 477 students
- Career Education Center Early College — Grades 9–12 · 468 students
- Manual High School — Grades 9–12 · 348 students
- Emily Griffith High School — Grades 9–12 · 311 students
- DSST: Cole High School — Grades 9–12 · 287 students
- + 18 more high schools
- Denver School of the Arts — Grades 6–12 · 1,044 students
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College — Grades 6–12 · 1,027 students
- Denver Language School — Grades K–8 · 930 students
- Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 886 students
- William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School — Grades K–8 · 872 students
- McGlone Academy — Grades PK–8 · 842 students
- Place Bridge Academy — Grades PK–8 · 824 students
- Omar D Blair Charter School — Grades K–8 · 783 students
- Slavens K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 762 students
- Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy — Grades 1–12 · 670 students
- Bruce Randolph School — Grades 6–12 · 663 students
- Denver Online — Grades 6–12 · 611 students
- Marie L. Greenwood Academy — Grades PK–8 · 597 students
- Highline Academy Southeast — Grades K–8 · 591 students
- Denver Green School Southeast — Grades K–8 · 586 students
- Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 585 students
- Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 454 students
- Academia Ana Marie Sandoval — Grades PK–6 · 409 students
- Garden Place Academy — Grades PK–6 · 385 students
- Denison Montessori School — Grades PK–6 · 364 students
- Denver Center for International Studies — Grades 6–12 · 354 students
- Dora Moore ECE-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 349 students
- Grant Ranch ECE-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 334 students
- Odyssey School of Denver — Grades K–8 · 318 students
- Lincoln Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 310 students
- + 8 more other schools
| Metric | Denver County School District 1 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 87,883 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 203 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,804/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | — | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County School District 1 (this district) | 7/10 | 64th | 87,883 |
| Denver Public Schools | 7/10 | 64th | 87,883 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 160 rated districts in CO → 64th percentile → 7/10.
Source: Colorado Dept. of Education CMAS, all grades Met/Exceeded Expectations, 2025. Full methodology →
About Denver County School District 1
Families in zip code 80294 (Denver, Colorado) are assigned to Denver County School District 1 for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (above average), Denver County School District 1 ranks among Colorado’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Colorado’s CMAS assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Colorado is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Denver County School District 1 earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Colorado. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 80294
Children in zip code 80294 are assigned to Denver County School District 1 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 80294, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Denver County School District 1 at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Colorado districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Denver
For families considering a purchase in the Denver area, district assignment matters financially. Because Denver County School District 1 serves zip code 80294, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 80294 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Colorado, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Denver County School District 1 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 80294.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Denver County School District 1 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 80294 data.