For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,047 students in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Central Boulder are Foothill Elementary School, Flatirons Elementary School and University Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder, CO (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.
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: #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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder, CO include Foothill Elementary School, Flatirons Elementary School and University Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder?
the neighborhood of Central Boulder, Boulder public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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