For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,937 students in 80403, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Compass Montessori - Golden 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
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80403, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80403, CO include Mitchell Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80403?
5 public elementary schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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