For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,909 students in 80138, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 536 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80138, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80138, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Legend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80138, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #33.
Legend High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #55.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23919 East Canterberry Trail
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Iron Horse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #99.
Cimarron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Grades: PK-6
| 791 students
80138, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80138, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80138, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Legend High School.
How many public schools are located in 80138?
10 public schools are located in 80138.
What percentage of students in 80138 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80138 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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