For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,945 students in 80126, CO (there are , serving 2,972 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 80126, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80126, CO are Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80126, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #77.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1305 Timbervale Trail
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9760 South Hackberry
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 842 students
Rank: #1010.
Cougar Run Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Poston Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1212.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80126, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80126, CO include Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80126?
12 public schools are located in 80126.
What percentage of students in 80126 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 80126 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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