For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,097 students in 80516, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 326 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80516, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80516, CO are Black Rock Elementary School, Erie High School and Red Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80516 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 80516, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80516, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Erie High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3180 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4213
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,711 students
Rank: #33.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #66.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #88.
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Aggregate Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80516, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80516, CO include Black Rock Elementary School, Erie High School and Red Hawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80516, CO?
10 public schools are located in 80516, CO.
What percentage of students in 80516, CO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80516, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80516, CO?
80516, CO public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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