For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,584 students in 80004, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,230 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 80004, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80004, CO are Arvada West High School, Vanderhoof Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80004 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80004, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80004, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Vanderhoof Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6420 Urban
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Arvada High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
6500 Oat Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Tech North
Vocational School
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
80004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80004, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80004, CO include Arvada West High School, Vanderhoof Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80004?
8 public schools are located in 80004.
What percentage of students in 80004 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 80004 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80004?
80004 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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