For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,316 students in 80304, CO (there are , serving 819 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 80304, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80304, CO are Foothill Elementary School, Crest View Elementary School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80304 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80304, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80304, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Hawthorne Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2600
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2600
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Crest View Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1897 Sumac Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5461
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5461
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Norwood Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5441
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5441
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Repplier Drive
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2500
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Casey Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 High Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2700
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
840 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-6200
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-6200
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
80304, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
840 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1215 Cedar Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80304, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80304, CO include Foothill Elementary School, Crest View Elementary School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 80304?
6 public schools are located in 80304.
What percentage of students in 80304 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 80304 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80304?
80304 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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