For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,076 students in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Applewood West are Manning Options School and Maple Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Options School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO include Manning Options School and Maple Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden?
the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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