For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,242 students in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar Heights are Two Roads Charter School, Secrest Elementary School and Swanson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada, CO include Two Roads Charter School, Secrest Elementary School and Swanson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada?
the neighborhood of Lamar Heights, Arvada public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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