For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,388 students in 80030, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80030, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80030, CO are Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80030 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80030, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80030, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
Westminster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,021 students
Rank: #99.
Shaw Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1111.
Harris Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 West 99th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5600
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5600
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center At Gregory Hill
Magnet School
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Grades: PK
| 267 students
80030, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
8845 Wagner Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
4105 West 80th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80030, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80030, CO include Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80030?
13 public schools are located in 80030.
What percentage of students in 80030 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80030 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80030?
80030 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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