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Best 80030 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,073 students in 80030, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80030, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80030, CO are Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80030 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80030, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80030, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 West 99th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5600
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center At Gregory Hill
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80030, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80030, CO include Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80030?
13 public schools are located in 80030.
What percentage of students in 80030 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80030 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80030?
80030 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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