For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,312 students in 80129, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 456 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80129, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80129, CO are Stone Mountain Elementary School, Thunderridge High School and Ben Franklin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80129 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80129, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80129, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Weathersfield Way
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-7525
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-7525
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 West English Sparrow Trail
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6400
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Ranch View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2861 Baneberry Court
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6175
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6175
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80129, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80129, CO include Stone Mountain Elementary School, Thunderridge High School and Ben Franklin Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80129?
7 public schools are located in 80129.
What percentage of students in 80129 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80129 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80129?
80129 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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