For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,206 students in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Village East are Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Village East Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO include Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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