For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 932 students in 80116, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 80116, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80116, CO are Cherry Valley Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School and Franktown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80116 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80116, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80116, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9244 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-8800
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-8800
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6363 South Waco Street
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Franktown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 North State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-5300
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80116, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80116, CO include Cherry Valley Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School and Franktown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80116?
3 public schools are located in 80116.
What percentage of students in 80116 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 80116 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80116?
80116 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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