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Best 80403 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,955 students in 80403, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 252 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 80403, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80403, CO are Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80403, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80403, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80403, CO include Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon.
How many public schools are located in 80403?
6 public schools are located in 80403.
What percentage of students in 80403 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 80403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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