For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,093 students in 80123, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 455 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 80123, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80123, CO are Wilder Elementary School, Columbine High School and Goddard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80123 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80123, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80123, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 West Ponds Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Columbine High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Leawood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6155 West Leawood Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-7860
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-7860
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5354 South Field Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4625
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5987 West Dorado Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-2770
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Centennial Academy Of Fine Arts Education
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3306 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4425
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 South Jay Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(720) 424-6880
Littleton, CO 80123
(720) 424-6880
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80123, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80123, CO include Wilder Elementary School, Columbine High School and Goddard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80123?
9 public schools are located in 80123.
What percentage of students in 80123 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 80123 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80123?
80123 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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