For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 846 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highlands are Hackberry Hill Elementary School and North Arvada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO (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 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO include Hackberry Hill Elementary School and North Arvada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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