For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 973 students in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Canyon Point And Trip Ranch are Mitchell Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5874
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden, CO include Mitchell Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden?
the neighborhood of Canyon Point And Trip Ranch, Golden public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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