Best 80122 Colorado Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,033 students in 80122, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80122, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO are Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80122, CO Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Little Raven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6901 S. Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80122 Colorado

80122, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO include Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80122?
7 public schools are located in 80122.
What percentage of students in 80122 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80122 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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