For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 932 students in 80116, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 80116, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80116, CO are Cherry Valley Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School and Franktown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80116 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80116, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80116, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9244 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-8800
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-8800
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6363 South Waco Street
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Franktown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 North State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-5300
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80116, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80116, CO include Cherry Valley Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School and Franktown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80116?
3 public schools are located in 80116.
What percentage of students in 80116 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 80116 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80116?
80116 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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