For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,440 students in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora Highlands are Rangeview High School, Arkansas Elementary School and Mrachek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO include Rangeview High School, Arkansas Elementary School and Mrachek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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