For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 4,009 students in 80108, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80108, CO are Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80108 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80108, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80108, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Trail Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
690 West Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,579 students
Rank: #44.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80108, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80108, CO include Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80108?
4 public elementary schools are located in 80108.
What is the racial composition of students in 80108?
80108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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