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Best 80030 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,926 students in 80030, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 80030 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80030, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80030, CO Public Elementary 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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80030, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80030, CO include Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80030?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80030.
What is the racial composition of students in 80030?
80030 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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