For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,002 students in 80138, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 536 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80138, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80138, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80138, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Legend High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23919 East Canterberry Trail
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Iron Horse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Pine Lane Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Gr: PK-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
80138, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Gr: PK-3 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80138, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80138, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Chaparral High School.
How many public schools are located in 80138?
10 public schools are located in 80138.
What percentage of students in 80138 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80138 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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