For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,082 students in 80403, CO (there are , serving 252 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 80403, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80403, CO are Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Gilpin County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80403, CO include Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80403?
6 public schools are located in 80403.
What percentage of students in 80403 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 80403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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