For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,511 students in 80017, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 80017, CO are Vanguard Classical School - East, Arkansas Elementary School and Global Village Academy Aurora. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Kalispell Way
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16701 East Iowa Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80017, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East, Arkansas Elementary School and Global Village Academy Aurora.
How many public schools are located in 80017?
6 public schools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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