For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,141 students in 80127, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80127, CO are Shaffer Elementary School, Bradford K8 South and Westridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80127 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80127, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80127, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Gr: K-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Bradford K8 North
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Mount Carbon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Powderhorn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12109 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Summit Ridge Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
80127, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Gr: 4-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Gr: K-3 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
4997 South Miller Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Warren Tech South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13399 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80127, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80127, CO include Shaffer Elementary School, Bradford K8 South and Westridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80127?
9 public elementary schools are located in 80127.
What is the racial composition of students in 80127?
80127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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