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Best 80127 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,062 students in 80127, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 557 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80127, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80127, CO are Chatfield High School, Shaffer Elementary School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80127 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80127, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80127, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bradford K8 North
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Mount Carbon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Powderhorn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12109 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Ridge Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80127, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80127, CO include Chatfield High School, Shaffer Elementary School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 80127?
11 public schools are located in 80127.
What percentage of students in 80127 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80127 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80127?
80127 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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