For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,285 students in 80122, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80122, CO are Newton Middle School, Sandburg Elementary School and John Wesley Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80122, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Little Raven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6901 S. Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80122, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80122, CO include Newton Middle School, Sandburg Elementary School and John Wesley Powell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80122?
6 public elementary schools are located in 80122.
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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