For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,977 students in 80011, CO (there are , serving 232 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80011, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80011, CO are Aurora Quest K-8, Academy Of Advanced Learning and Elkhart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80011 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80011, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80011, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Advanced Learning
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Gr: K-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Clyde Miller K-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Espana St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
William Smith High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Gr: PK-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-8430
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-8430
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Altura Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
875 Peoria St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0770
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0770
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Del Mar Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
560 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-6019
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-6019
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-0314
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-0314
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Park Lane Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13001 East 30th Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-8313
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1420 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 363-0484
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 363-0484
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
80011, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15550 East 6th Avenue Unit C
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Gr: K-6
Hartenbach High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
12445 East 2nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2601 Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3140
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
12310 East Parkview Dr
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Gr: 8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80011, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80011, CO include Aurora Quest K-8, Academy Of Advanced Learning and Elkhart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80011?
15 public schools are located in 80011.
What percentage of students in 80011 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80011 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80011?
80011 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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