For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,317 students in 80122, CO (there are , serving 62 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 80122, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO are Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80122, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Little Raven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6901 S. Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6901 South Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
80122, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80122, CO include Arapahoe High School, Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80122?
8 public schools are located in 80122.
What percentage of students in 80122 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 80122 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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