For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,317 students in 80122, CO (there are , serving 62 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80122, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80122, CO are Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80122, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Little Raven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6901 S. Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6901 South Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
80122, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80122, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80122, CO include Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80122?
8 public schools are located in 80122.
What percentage of students in 80122 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80122 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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