For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,451 students in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek are Bear Creek High School and Bear Creek K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver, CO include Bear Creek High School and Bear Creek K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver?
the neighborhood of Bear Creek, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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