Best Sun Valley Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 428 students in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Sun Valley is Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver, CO (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver, CO include Foothills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver?
the neighborhood of Sun Valley, Denver public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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