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Best 80303 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,871 students in 80303, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 359 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 80303, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80303, CO are High Peaks Elementary School, Boulder Community School/integrated Studies and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80303 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80303, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80303, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1220 Eisenhower Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 75th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Nevin Platt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80303, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80303?
9 public schools are located in 80303.
What percentage of students in 80303 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 80303 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80303?
80303 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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