For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Grades: PK-8
| 784 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Grades: PK-8
| 937 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Ridge P-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Ranch Academy
Charter School
849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Grades: K-7
| 365 students
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).
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