Best Northwest High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 532 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Northwest are Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School and Denver Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best High Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Shoshone Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Online
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Grades: 6-12
| 611 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO include Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School and Denver Online.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver?
the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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