For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,263 students in 80020, CO (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,697 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 80020, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80020, CO are Jefferson Academy High School, Legacy High School and Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80020 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80020, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80020, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 West 136th Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-6700
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,230 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13770 Broadlands Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5780
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5780
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Broomfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Eagle Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8100
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #66.
Kohl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 West 10th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8600
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Aspen Creek K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Aspen Creek Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8000
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 748 students
Rank: #88.
Birch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1035 Birch
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8800
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #99.
Ryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5851 West 115th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Westlake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 West 135th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12401 Perry Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5520
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerald Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Emerald St
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8500
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
Broomfield Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1555 Daphne Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1515.
Sheridan Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10951 North Harlan Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3182
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1616.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Westlake Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5280
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80020, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80020, CO include Jefferson Academy High School, Legacy High School and Meridian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80020?
16 public schools are located in 80020.
What percentage of students in 80020 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 80020 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80020?
80020 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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