For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,009 students in 80108, CO (there are , serving 125 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80108, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80108, CO are Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80108 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80108, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80108, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
690 West Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 2,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80108, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80108, CO include Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80108?
4 public schools are located in 80108.
What percentage of students in 80108 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80108 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80108?
80108 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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