For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 13,315 students in 80016, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,701 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 80016, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80016, CO are Grandview High School, Altitude Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80016 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80016, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80016, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,851 students
Rank: #22.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Trail High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25901 Arapahoe Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,833 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #77.
Fox Ridge Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26301 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Falcon Creek Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 South Genoa Street
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1111.
Infinity Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25100 E Belleview Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1212.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80016, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80016, CO include Grandview High School, Altitude Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80016, CO?
12 public schools are located in 80016, CO.
What percentage of students in 80016, CO go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 80016, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80016, CO?
80016, CO public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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