For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,107 students in 80530, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80530, CO are Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80530 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80530, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80530, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Grades: PK-8
| 857 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80530, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80530, CO include Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80530?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80530.
What is the racial composition of students in 80530?
80530 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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