For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Mount Vernon is Ralston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden, CO include Ralston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden?
the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Golden public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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