For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 532 students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in North Capitol Hill are Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Emily Griffith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO include Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Emily Griffith High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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