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Best 80126 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,778 students in 80126, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,744 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 80126, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80126, CO are Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80126, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9760 South Hackberry
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1305 Timbervale Trail
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Poston Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Cougar Run Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80126, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80126, CO include Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80126?
12 public schools are located in 80126.
What percentage of students in 80126 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 80126 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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