For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,132 students in 80030, CO (there are , serving 143 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80030, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80030, CO are Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80030 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80030, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80030, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 West 99th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5600
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5600
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
80030, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Gr: 8-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 44%
8845 Wagner Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
4105 West 80th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80030, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80030, CO include Cotton Creek Elementary School, Colorado Stem Academy and Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80030?
14 public schools are located in 80030.
What percentage of students in 80030 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80030 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80030?
80030 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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