For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in 80301, CO (there are 8 private schools, serving 589 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 80301, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 80301, CO is Heatherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80301 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80301, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80301, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heatherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7750 Concord Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 561-5586
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 561-5586
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5075 Chaparral Court #1
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
80301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sojourner Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
3050 34th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80301, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80301, CO include Heatherwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80301?
2 public schools are located in 80301.
What percentage of students in 80301 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 80301 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80301?
80301 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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