For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,224 students in 80005, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80005, CO are Ralston Valley Senior High School, Meiklejohn Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80005 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80005, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80005, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Pomona High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
80005, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80005, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80005, CO include Ralston Valley Senior High School, Meiklejohn Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80005?
9 public schools are located in 80005.
What is the racial composition of students in 80005?
80005 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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