For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,340 students in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Northridge are Northridge Elementary School, Sand Creek Elementary School and Cougar Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cougar Run Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton, CO include Northridge Elementary School, Sand Creek Elementary School and Cougar Run Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton?
the neighborhood of Northridge, Littleton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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