📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Denver, CO · Arapahoe County

Denver County School District 1

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 87,883 students · 203 schools · 29 zip codes

7
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 64th percentile among Colorado districts. Ranked within Colorado only — not comparable across states.
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Denver County School District 1
📍 Denver, CO · Arapahoe County · NCES LEAID 0803360
7/10
Rating
87,883
Students
203
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
29
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(720)423-3200
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District Mailing Address
1860 LINCOLN ST, DENVER, CO 80203
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Enrollment
87,883 students
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Schools
203
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County
Arapahoe County, CO
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0803360
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Denver County School District 129 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
80202DenverDenver CountyCO
80203DenverDenver CountyCO
80204DenverDenver CountyCO
80205DenverDenver CountyCO
80206DenverDenver CountyCO
80207DenverDenver CountyCO
80209DenverDenver CountyCO
80210DenverDenver CountyCO
80211DenverDenver CountyCO
80212DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80216DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80218DenverDenver CountyCO
80219DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80220DenverDenver CountyCO
80222DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80223DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80224DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80230DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80236DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80237DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80238DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80239DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80247DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80249DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80264DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80266DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80290DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80293DenverArapahoe CountyCO
80294DenverArapahoe CountyCO
Counties Served2 counties
Arapahoe County, CO Denver County, CO
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Denver County School District 1?▼
Denver County School District 1 serves 29 zip codes: 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80216, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80230, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80247, 80249, 80264, and 4 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Denver County School District 1 rated?▼
Denver County School District 1 has an overall rating of 7 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 64th percentile among Colorado school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Colorado only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Denver County School District 1?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 87,883 students across 203 schools for Denver County School District 1.
What grades does Denver County School District 1 serve?▼
Denver County School District 1 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Denver County School District 1?▼
You can reach Denver County School District 1 by phone at (720)423-3200 or by mail at 1860 LINCOLN ST, DENVER, CO 80203. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Denver County School District 1

Denver County School District 1 is a public school district serving 29 zip codes in Colorado, primarily in Arapahoe County. It carries an overall rating of 7/10 (Good), the 64th percentile among Colorado districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Colorado districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (720)423-3200 before making a housing decision.

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