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Best 80112 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,293 students in 80112, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,290 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80112, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80112, CO are Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County, Dry Creek Elementary School and Homestead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80112 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80112, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80112, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
321 Inverness Drive South
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7686 East Hinsdale Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8195 East Costilla Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Edcsd
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
373 Inverness Parkway Ste 207
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 387-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Parker Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15035 Compark Blvd
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 709-7400
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Endeavor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14076 East Briarwood Ave
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13500 East Fremont Place
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 768-7596
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16251 E Geddes Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Colorado Summit Connections Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Inverness Drive E #110
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Gr: K-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
Charter School
321 Inverness Drive South
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 872-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Skies Academy
Charter School
13025 Wings Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 900-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80112, CO?
How many public schools are located in 80112?
16 public schools are located in 80112.
What percentage of students in 80112 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80112 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80112?
80112 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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