For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 612 students in 80603, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80603, CO are Prairie Vista Youth Service Center and Lochbuie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80603 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80603, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80603, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lochbuie Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: 3-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80603, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80603, CO include Prairie Vista Youth Service Center and Lochbuie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80603?
3 public elementary schools are located in 80603.
What is the racial composition of students in 80603?
80603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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