For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,027 students in 80012, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 80012, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80012, CO are Overland High School, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Village East Community Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Highline Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 East Exposition
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,641 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,362 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Virginia Court Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 South Troy St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Aurora Hills Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 South Uvalda St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado A
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80012, CO include Overland High School, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora and Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80012?
14 public schools are located in 80012.
What percentage of students in 80012 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 80012 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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