For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 501 students in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Dam East And West is Polton Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polton Community Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2985 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 747-2600
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 747-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora, CO include Polton Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Dam East And West, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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