For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 612 students in 80603, CO (there are , serving 31 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80603, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80603, CO are Prairie Vista Youth Service Center and Lochbuie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80603 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80603, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80603, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Lochbuie Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: 3-5
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80603, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80603, CO include Prairie Vista Youth Service Center and Lochbuie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80603?
3 public schools are located in 80603.
What percentage of students in 80603 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80603 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80603?
80603 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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