For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in 80642, CO.
The top ranked public school in 80642, CO is Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80642 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80642, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80642, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 4th Ave
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
80642, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3003 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-0440
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-0440
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80642, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80642, CO include Hudson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80642?
2 public schools are located in 80642.
What is the racial composition of students in 80642?
80642 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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