For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,490 students in 80104, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80104, CO are Academy Charter School, Flagstone Elementary School and Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80104 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80104, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80104, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Flagstone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Lovington Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5225
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5225
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3960 Trailboss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Sage Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 Autumn Sage Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0110
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0110
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #88.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1103 Canyon Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5075
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5075
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
Rock Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Heritage Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5150
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
80104, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80104, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80104, CO include Academy Charter School, Flagstone Elementary School and Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80104?
11 public elementary schools are located in 80104.
What is the racial composition of students in 80104?
80104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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