Best Gunbarrel Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 245 students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gunbarrel is Heatherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heatherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7750 Concord Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 561-5586
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO include Heatherwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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