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Best 80011 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,176 students in 80011, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 366 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80011, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80011, CO are Aurora Quest K-8, Elkhart Elementary School and Clyde Miller K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80011 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80011, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80011, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Clyde Miller K-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Espana St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
William Smith High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 North Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Gr: PK-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-8430
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Altura Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Del Mar Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-6019
Gr: PK-7 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-0314
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Park Lane Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13001 East 30th Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Advanced Learning
Charter School
431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Gr: K-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Laredo Child Development Center
1420 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 363-0484
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Sable Child Development Center
2601 Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 326-2184
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80011, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80011, CO include Aurora Quest K-8, Elkhart Elementary School and Clyde Miller K-8.
How many public schools are located in 80011?
15 public schools are located in 80011.
What percentage of students in 80011 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80011 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80011?
80011 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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