For the 2025-26 school year, there are 133 public elementary schools serving 55,333 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO are Dennison Elementary School, D'evelyn Junior/senior High School and Kyffin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Devinny Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Parmalee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4460 S Parmalee Gulch
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 982-8014
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4964
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Marshdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 South Coors Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9620
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Red Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17199 Highway 74
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 982-8063
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 West Ponds Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Bradford K8 South
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3480
Gr: K-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Wilmot Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2929.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7203 South Everett
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3131.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Gr: K-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Bradford K8 North
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Jefferson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1892 Bergen Parkway
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4890
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4890
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Gr: 4-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Gr: K-3 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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%
6317 South Estes Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-5480
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
6000 West 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6207
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6207
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
10500 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Show 17 more closed public schools in Jefferson County, CO (out of 52 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, CO include Dennison Elementary School, D'evelyn Junior/senior High School and Kyffin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
133 public elementary schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jeffersonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jeffersonunty include: Rocky Mountain Deaf School vs. Miller Special Education, Lumberg Elementary School vs. Edgewater Elementary School, West Jefferson Middle School vs. Evergreen Middle School
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