For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,100 students in 80302, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80302, CO are Flatirons Elementary School, Gold Hill Elementary School and University Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80302 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80302, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80302, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flatirons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 7th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-4600
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-4600
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Gold Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 Main Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5940
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5940
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
University Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
956 16th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5416
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5416
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
80302, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80302, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80302, CO include Flatirons Elementary School, Gold Hill Elementary School and University Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80302?
5 public elementary schools are located in 80302.
What is the racial composition of students in 80302?
80302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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