For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,767 students in 80138, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 536 private students). 94% 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, Chaparral High School and Legend 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 60% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80138, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge
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: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
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 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
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 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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, Chaparral High School and Legend High School.
How many public schools are located in 80138?
9 public schools are located in 80138.
What percentage of students in 80138 go to public school?
94% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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