For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,600 students in 80602, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80602, CO are Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80602 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80602, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80602, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Brantner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Top Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #55.
West Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #66.
Riverdale Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #77.
Rodger Quist Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #88.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bright Horizons Preschool
Magnet School
5321 E 136th Ave
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80602, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80602, CO include Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80602?
9 public schools are located in 80602.
What is the racial composition of students in 80602?
80602 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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