For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 13,457 students in 80016, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,648 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 80016, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80016, CO are Grandview High School, Altitude Elementary School and Cherokee Trail High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80016 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80016, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80016, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Trail High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25901 Arapahoe Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Fox Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26301 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Falcon Creek Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 South Genoa Street
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Infinity Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25100 E Belleview Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
7795 South Blackstone Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80016, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80016, CO include Grandview High School, Altitude Elementary School and Cherokee Trail High School.
How many public schools are located in 80016?
13 public schools are located in 80016.
What percentage of students in 80016 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 80016 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80016?
80016 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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