For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,333 students in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora Highlands are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO include Arkansas Elementary School and Mrachek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands, Aurora?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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