Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Inner-city School
About the School
- Inner-City School equip children in the inner-city with values, academic skills, and self esteem necessary for success throughout their educational careers.
- Changing the odds for children.
- Several program strategies are employed to bring about academic success and personal character development in our students through early literacy, parent involvement, positive role models, cultural relevance, student stability and safety, community involvement, and positive character development.
- ICS helps disadvantaged students reach their potential both academically and personally.
- The school began with phonics and math based preschool program and grew by one grade level each year until it reached the fifth grade.
- ICS outgrew its space at 2609 Lawrence Street and relocated to 3560 Josephine Street.
- The integration of faith-based principles into the curriculum mirrors the culture in which ICS students live.
- Historically, people of inner-city have looked to church leaders for guidance and leadership in solving their social ills.
- The urban pastors who helped found the school and who are still active as board members reflect this relationship with people in the city.
- While Bible teaching and chapels are part of our curriculum, students may be removed from these activities at the parent's request.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Inner-city School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Inner-city School?
The application deadline for Inner-city School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Inner-city School located?
Inner-city School is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in Clayton.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Inner-city School is Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Annunciation (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hope Center (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
2211 Xanthia Way
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 322-8324
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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