Top 10 Best 80401 Colorado Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,238 students in 80401, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80401, CO are Kyffin Elementary School, Ralston Elementary School and Manning Options School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80401, CO Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Manning Options School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Golden High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #55.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #99.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #1111.
Bell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Ulysses Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1212.
Free Horizon Montessori
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1414.
Welchester Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80401 Colorado

80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80401, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80401, CO include Kyffin Elementary School, Ralston Elementary School and Manning Options School.
How many public schools are located in 80401, CO?
14 public schools are located in 80401, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401, CO?
80401, CO public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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