For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,401 students in 80127, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 541 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80127, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80127, CO are Chatfield High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Bradford K8 South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80127 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80127, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80127, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Westridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Powderhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12109 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Peiffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4997 South Miller Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #1212.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
80127, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80127, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80127, CO include Chatfield High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Bradford K8 South.
How many public schools are located in 80127?
12 public schools are located in 80127.
What percentage of students in 80127 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80127 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80127?
80127 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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