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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Commerce City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,672 students in Commerce City, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Commerce City, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Commerce City, CO are Reunion Elementary School, Landmark Academy At Reunion and Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Commerce City, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Commerce City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Commerce City, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Landmark Academy At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Turnberry Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13069 East 106th Place
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Second Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9950 Laredo Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Community Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6775 Oneida Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Otho E Stuart Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Alsup Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4413 E. 68th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Adams City High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7970 Kimberly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0189
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 East 58th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0163
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Adams City Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5881
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Monaco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7631 Monaco Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0307
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6160 Kearney Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0261
Gr: 7-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0327
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mildred L Sanville Preschool
6450 Holly St
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 286-9472
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Southlawn Elementary School
10075 Walden Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 655-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Early Learning Center
5650 Bowen Court
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5000
Gr: PK | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stead School
Charter School
18251 Homestead Trail
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
University Prep - Commerce City
Charter School
6201 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 866-6600
Gr: PK | 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Commerce City, CO?
How many public schools are located in Commerce City?
23 public schools are located in Commerce City.
What percentage of students in Commerce City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Commerce City are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce City?
Commerce City public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Commerce City are often viewed compared to one another?

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