For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,638 students in 80516, CO (there are , serving 303 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80516, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80516, CO are Erie High School, Erie Elementary School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80516 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80516, 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 80516, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3180 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4213
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Black Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Aggregate Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80516, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80516, CO include Erie High School, Erie Elementary School and Meadowlark School.
How many public schools are located in 80516?
10 public schools are located in 80516.
What percentage of students in 80516 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80516 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80516?
80516 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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