Top 3 Best 80026 Colorado Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,116 students in 80026, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80026, CO are Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Justice High Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80026 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peak To Peak Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80026, CO Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centaurus High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10300 South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #22.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Grades: K-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #33.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80026, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80026, CO include Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Justice High Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 80026?
3 public high schools are located in 80026.
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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