Very Good
#45 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 23% of private schools
Denver Christian School
School · Lakewood, CO
A private school in Lakewood, CO serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3898 S TELLER ST, Lakewood, CO 80235
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Denver Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,588
Median home value
$544,000
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Kunsmiller Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Front Range Christian Junior/senior High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Denver Christian School is listed in Lakewood, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Denver Christian School
Denver Christian School is a private school in Lakewood, CO, serving approximately 726 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denver Christian School
What grades does Denver Christian School serve?
Denver Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Denver Christian School?
Denver Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Christian School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Denver Christian School rank in CO?
Denver Christian School ranks #45 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Denver Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denver Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Denver Christian School a private school?
Yes, Denver Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Denver Christian School a religious school?
Denver Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 726
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (303) 733-2421
- Area population (ZIP 80235)
- 8,374
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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