For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,716 students in 80602, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80602, CO are Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80602 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80602, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80602, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Denver
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
4949 E. 147th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80602, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80602, CO include Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80602?
9 public elementary schools are located in 80602.
What is the racial composition of students in 80602?
80602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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