For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 15,274 students in 80015, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 188 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80015, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80015, CO are Rolling Hills Elementary School, Trails West Elementary School and Indian Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80015 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80015, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80015, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Trails West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Eaglecrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #66.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Smoky Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1010.
Peakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1111.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1212.
Timberline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1414.
Sky Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #1515.
Laredo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1616.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Memphis Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1717.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Meadow Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17901 East Grand Avenue
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sagebrush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14700 East Temple Place
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Journey Preschool
Magnet School
4360 S. Pitkin Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 554-4083
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 554-4083
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80015, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80015, CO include Rolling Hills Elementary School, Trails West Elementary School and Indian Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80015?
20 public schools are located in 80015.
What percentage of students in 80015 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80015 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80015?
80015 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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