For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 370 students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Gunbarrel is Heatherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO include Heatherwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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