For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,143 students in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale Area are Arvada West High School and Vanderhoof Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Vanderhoof Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Tech North
Vocational School
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada, CO include Arvada West High School and Vanderhoof Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada?
the neighborhood of Allendale Area, Arvada public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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