For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,249 students in 80018, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80018, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80018, CO are Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80018 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80018, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80018, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Ridge P-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Gr: PK-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Ranch Academy
Charter School
849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80018, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80018, CO include Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.
How many public schools are located in 80018?
5 public schools are located in 80018.
What percentage of students in 80018 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80018 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80018?
80018 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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