For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,749 students in 80138, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80138, CO are Parker Core Knowledge, Frontier Valley Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80138, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
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 elementary schools in 80138, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80138, CO include Parker Core Knowledge, Frontier Valley Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80138?
6 public elementary schools are located in 80138.
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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