For the 2024-25 school year, there are 153 public elementary schools serving 57,477 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO are Dennison Elementary School, West Woods Elementary School and Devinny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
West Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Devinny Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Kyffin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Parmalee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ralston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #88.
Red Rocks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Grades: 3-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1212.
Marshdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1313.
Manning Options School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 West Ponds Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1515.
Golden View Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 756 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilmot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairmount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Warder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2222.
Bradford K8 South
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #2323.
Evergreen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #2424.
Shaffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2525.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2929.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #3030.
West Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3131.
Bradford K8 North
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Grades: K-6
| 733 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Gilpin County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Mount Carbon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Stony Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7203 South Everett
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Grades: 4-6
| 365 students
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Grades: K-3
| 449 students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Dsst: Henry Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5280 West Ohio Ave
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 60 students
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8370
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Sobesky Academy Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Warren Tech North (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Warren Tech South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13399 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
9050 Field St
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-1075
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-1075
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO include Dennison Elementary School, West Woods Elementary School and Devinny Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
153 public elementary schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jeffersonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jeffersonunty include: Sobesky Academy vs. Miller Special Education, Lumberg Elementary School vs. Edgewater Elementary School, West Jefferson Middle School vs. Evergreen Middle School
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