For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,100 students in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights are Dalton Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17401 East Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora, CO include Dalton Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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