For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 593 students in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Boulder are Bear Creek Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3500
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1575 Lehigh Street
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3000
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder, CO include Bear Creek Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder?
the neighborhood of South Boulder, Boulder public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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