Denver County Public Schools
Denver County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
205
public schools
Total Enrollment
88,636
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Denver County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Denver County has 2 district entries. School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 203 schools.
The current county file lists schools under DENVER. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 114 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 57 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 57 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
205
in Denver County
Reported Enrollment
88,636
205 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
57
28% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Denver County
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER 1
205 Public Schools in Denver County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 205 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80206City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,505 |
| Northfield High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80238Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,872 |
| South High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80210City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,844 |
| North High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80211City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,637 |
| McAuliffe International School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80207City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,487 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80237City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,329 |
| George Washington High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80224City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,270 |
| Montbello High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80239City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,130 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80249City: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,062 |
| Denver School of the Arts | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80220City: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,058 |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Profile | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80219City: Large | 9–12 | High | 986 |
| Denver Language School | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80220City: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 882 |
| Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80249City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 828 |
| William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80238City: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 828 |
| Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80219City: Large | KG–12 | Other | 821 |
| McGlone Academy | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80239City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 803 |
| Denver Online | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80211City: Large | KG–12 | Other | 799 |
| John F Kennedy High School | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80227City: Large | 9–12 | High | 789 |
| Slavens K-8 School | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80210City: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 752 |
| Place Bridge Academy | Listed only | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | DENVER, 80224City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 746 |
East High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80206 / City: Large
Northfield High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80238 / Rural: Fringe
South High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80210 / City: Large
North High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80211 / City: Large
McAuliffe International School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80207 / City: Large
Thomas Jefferson High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80237 / City: Large
George Washington High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80224 / City: Large
Montbello High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80239 / City: Large
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80249 / City: Large
Denver School of the Arts
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80220 / City: Large
Abraham Lincoln High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80219 / City: Large
Denver Language School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80220 / City: Large
Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80249 / City: Large
William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80238 / City: Large
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80219 / City: Large
McGlone Academy
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80239 / City: Large
Denver Online
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80211 / City: Large
John F Kennedy High School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80227 / City: Large
Slavens K-8 School
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80210 / City: Large
Place Bridge Academy
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
DENVER, 80224 / City: Large
Denver County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Denver County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Denver County public school directory?
The directory lists 205 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Denver County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Denver County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Denver County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Denver County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Denver County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.