For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,530 students in 80003, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80003, CO are Hackberry Hill Elementary School, Two Roads Charter School and North Arvada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80003 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80003, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80003, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8448 Otis Drive
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80003, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80003, CO include Hackberry Hill Elementary School, Two Roads Charter School and North Arvada Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80003?
7 public schools are located in 80003.
What is the racial composition of students in 80003?
80003 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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