For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,620 students in 80017, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80017, CO are Vanguard Classical School - East, Global Village Academy Aurora and Empower Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Grades: K-12
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Empower Community High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Iowa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16701 East Iowa Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Kalispell Way
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80017, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East, Global Village Academy Aurora and Empower Community High School.
How many public schools are located in 80017?
7 public schools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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