For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 342 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public school in Highland Park is Lansing Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lansing Elementary Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
551 Lansing St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8297
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8297
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora, CO include Lansing Elementary Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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