For the 2025-26 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 Boulder High School, Flatirons Elementary 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 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
80302, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80302, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80302, CO include Boulder High School, Flatirons Elementary 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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