Jefferson Hills–Lakewood in Denver, CO is a nonsectarian special education school serving 31 students in grades 6 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 4 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 35% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity.
Jefferson Hills–Lakewood operates within Denver's urban community, offering specialized education programs tailored for middle and high school levels.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Hills - Lakewood?
The application deadline for Jefferson Hills - Lakewood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Jefferson Hills - Lakewood is Augustine Classical Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Advantage Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Advantage Learning Center ![Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room]( "Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room")
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Clever Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 25466 Denver Fed Center
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 101 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12850 W. Alameda Parkway
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
348 South Owens
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition listed
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Beth Eden Baptist School
(Baptist)
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Beth Jacob High School ![Beth Jacob High School Photo - Beth Jacob High School of Denver]( "Beth Jacob High School Photo - Beth Jacob High School of Denver")
All-girls (Jewish)
5100 W 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-1333
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-1333
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Hope Academy Of The Denver Street School
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1100 Upham St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 237-0401
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 237-0401
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Advantage Learning Center ![Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room]( "Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room")
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Clever Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 25466 Denver Fed Center
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 101 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12850 W. Alameda Parkway
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
348 South Owens
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition listed
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Warren Technical
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
0.6 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Welchester Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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