For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,879 students in Erie, CO. The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie, CO are Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Erie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Erie, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Black Rock Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 1,254 students
Rank: #88.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Aggregate Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Erie, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie, CO include Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Highlands Elementary School. Erie has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public elementary schools are located in Erie?
9 public elementary schools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Erie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Erie include: Highlands Elementary School vs. Black Rock Elementary School, Red Hawk Elementary School vs. Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, Soaring Heights Pk-8 vs. Black Rock Elementary School
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