For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,671 students in 80601, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 565 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80601, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80601, CO are Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Innovations & Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #33.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Brighton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,881 students
Rank: #66.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #88.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1010.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1212.
South Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2958
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2958
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
1850 Egbert Suite G20
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Grades: PK
| 97 students
80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Brighton Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80601, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80601, CO include Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Innovations & Options.
How many public schools are located in 80601, CO?
15 public schools are located in 80601, CO.
What percentage of students in 80601, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80601, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80601, CO?
80601, CO public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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