For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,839 students in 80121, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 639 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 80121, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80121, CO are Lois Lenski Elementary School, Littleton High School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80121 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80121, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80121, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lois Lenski Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6350 South Fairfax Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4575
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4575
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Littleton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 South Holly
Littleton, CO 80121
(720) 554-5100
Littleton, CO 80121
(720) 554-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5402 South Sherman Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4475
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4475
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1603 E Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4534
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4534
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
711 E Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4409
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4409
Gr: PK | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
80121, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1603 East Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
711 East Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4525
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4525
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3128 East Maplewood Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4625
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4625
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80121, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80121, CO include Lois Lenski Elementary School, Littleton High School and West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80121?
6 public schools are located in 80121.
What percentage of students in 80121 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 80121 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80121?
80121 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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