For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,148 students in 80601, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80601, CO are Foundations Academy, Mary E Pennock Elementary School and Bromley East Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
27j Online Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1010.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1111.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80601, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80601, CO include Foundations Academy, Mary E Pennock Elementary School and Bromley East Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80601?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80601.
What is the racial composition of students in 80601?
80601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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