For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 626 students in 80403, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO are Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 80403 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80403, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO include Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 80403?
2 public high schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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