Best Willow Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,956 students in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Willow Park are Jewell Elementary School and Gateway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Willow Park, Aurora, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Gateway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora, CO include Jewell Elementary School and Gateway High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Willow Park, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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