For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,677 students in 80303, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80303, CO are High Peaks Elementary School, Boulder Universal and Boulder Community School/integrated Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80303 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80303, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80303, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Boulder Universal
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Eisenhower Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 75th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Nevin Platt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7690 East Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Halcyon School (Special Education) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3100 Bucknell Court
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80303, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80303, CO include High Peaks Elementary School, Boulder Universal and Boulder Community School/integrated Studies.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80303?
8 public elementary schools are located in 80303.
What is the racial composition of students in 80303?
80303 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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