For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,009 students in 80108, CO (there are , serving 125 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80108, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80108, CO are Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80108 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80108, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80108, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
690 West Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,579 students
Rank: #44.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80108, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80108, CO include Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and American Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80108?
4 public schools are located in 80108.
What percentage of students in 80108 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80108 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80108?
80108 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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