For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,815 students in 80303, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 528 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 80303, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80303, CO are High Peaks Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Boulder Community School/integrated Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80303 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80303, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80303, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Peaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Eisenhower Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6700
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Douglass Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 75th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Boulder Universal
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Nevin Platt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #99.
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
80303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7690 East Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Halcyon School (Special Education) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3100 Bucknell Court
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80303, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80303, CO include High Peaks Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Boulder Community School/integrated Studies.
How many public schools are located in 80303?
9 public schools are located in 80303.
What percentage of students in 80303 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 80303 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80303?
80303 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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