Top 10 Best 80013 Colorado Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,248 students in 80013, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80013, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80013, CO are Aurora Frontier K-8, Dakota Valley Elementary School and Rangeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80013 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80013, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80013, CO Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Grades: 9-12
| 2,107 students
Rank: #44.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Mission Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3855 South Alicia Parkway
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17401 East Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17373 East Lehigh Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 South Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-1155
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3981 South Reservoir Road
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1212.
Side Creek Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19191 East Iliff Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1414.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16001 East Yale Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1515.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: n/an/a
3333 South Norfork Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 400-0863
Grades: PK
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80013, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80013, CO include Aurora Frontier K-8, Dakota Valley Elementary School and Rangeview High School.
How many public schools are located in 80013, CO?
16 public schools are located in 80013, CO.
What percentage of students in 80013, CO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80013, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80013, CO?
80013, CO public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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