For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,937 students in 80403, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 252 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80403, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80403, CO are Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80403, CO include Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80403?
5 public schools are located in 80403.
What percentage of students in 80403 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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