For the 2024 school year, there are 90 public elementary schools serving 53,818 students in Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, CO are Aurora Quest K-8, Indian Ridge Elementary School and Aspen Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aurora, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #88.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #99.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
Trails West Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
Peakview Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1515.
Fox Ridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26301 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #1616.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1717.
Infinity Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25100 E Belleview Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1818.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1919.
Falcon Creek Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 South Genoa Street
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #2020.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2121.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #2323.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2424.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2525.
Sky Vista Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #2626.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #2727.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mission Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3855 South Alicia Parkway
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #3030.
Laredo Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #3131.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #3232.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3333.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3434.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Grades: PK-8
| 961 students
Rank: #3535.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
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Aurora, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Aurora Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15550 East 6th Avenue Unit C
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2500 South Granby Way
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
11200 East 45th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Grades: K-12
| 637 students
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: 4-8
| 290 students
Hartenbach High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
12445 East 2nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
12600 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, CO include Aurora Quest K-8, Indian Ridge Elementary School and Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora, CO?
90 public elementary schools are located in Aurora, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, CO?
Aurora, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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