For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,441 students in 80302, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80302, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80302, CO are Flatirons Elementary School, Boulder High School and Gold Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80302 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80302, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80302, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flatirons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 7th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-4600
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-4600
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1604 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,022 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Hill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 Main Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5940
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5940
Grades: K-5
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
New Vista High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
University Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
956 16th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5416
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5416
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
80302, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80302, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80302, CO include Flatirons Elementary School, Boulder High School and Gold Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80302?
7 public schools are located in 80302.
What percentage of students in 80302 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80302 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80302?
80302 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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