For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,290 students in 80129, CO (there are , serving 456 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80129, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80129, CO are Stone Mountain Elementary School, Thunderridge High School and Ben Franklin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80129 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80129, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80129, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Weathersfield Way
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-7525
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-7525
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 West English Sparrow Trail
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6400
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Ranch View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 810 students
Rank: #66.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #77.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2861 Baneberry Court
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6175
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6175
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
80129, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80129, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80129, CO include Stone Mountain Elementary School, Thunderridge High School and Ben Franklin Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80129?
7 public schools are located in 80129.
What percentage of students in 80129 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80129 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80129?
80129 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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