Best 80021 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,453 students in 80021, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 946 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 80021, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80021, CO are Jefferson Academy Elementary School, Standley Lake High School and Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80021 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80021, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80021, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Standley Lake High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Lukas Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9650 West 97th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-0368
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Wayne Carle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 W 100th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9070
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 West 95th Place
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9790
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mandalay Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9651 North Pierce St
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9802
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Semper Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7575 West 96th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10110 Church Ranch Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80021, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80021?
9 public schools are located in 80021.
What percentage of students in 80021 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 80021 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80021?
80021 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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