For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,065 students in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Shaw Heights are John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy, Mesa Elementary School and Shaw Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster, CO include John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy, Mesa Elementary School and Shaw Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster?
the neighborhood of Shaw Heights, Westminster public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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