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Best 80018 Colorado Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,821 students in 80018, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80018, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 80018, CO are Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 80018 have an score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80018, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80018, CO Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Murphy Creek K-8 School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
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1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579

Gr: PK-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #22.

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
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24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121

Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
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24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757

Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #44.

Harmony Ridge P-8

(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
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52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013

Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: n/an/a

Sky Ranch Academy

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849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234

Gr: K-7 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80018, CO?

The top ranked public schools in 80018, CO include Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.

How many public schools are located in 80018?

5 public schools are located in 80018.

What percentage of students in 80018 go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in 80018 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in 80018?

80018 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).