Summary:
Zip code 80123 contains 9 schools—7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school—serving approximately 5,093 students across three districts: Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Littleton School District No. 6, and School District No. 1. The area includes an unusual mix of school types, including two PK-8 schools, and serves families with widely varying income levels.
Wilder Elementary School is the clear academic leader, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide with 72.4% ELA and 69.8% math proficiency—far above state averages—along with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (5.1%) and lowest poverty rate (9.46% FRPL) in the zip code. Governor's Ranch Elementary School is the strongest Jeffco option, outperforming its district in every subject with an 84th-percentile state rank. At the secondary level, Columbine High School stands out for its 95.2% graduation rate and 0.8% dropout rate, both dramatically better than state averages, even though its test scores are more moderate.
The zip code also contains significant disparities. Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 19th percentile with 18.9% math proficiency, 44.7% chronic absenteeism, and a 67.37% poverty rate. Montessori Peaks Charter Academy posts strong ELA scores (58.9%) but weak math (31.7%), particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education struggles in science, with just 16.3% of 5th graders proficient versus a 51.1% district rate. Leawood Elementary School proves attendance success is achievable across income levels, with 8.2% chronic absenteeism despite a 27.1% FRPL rate. Goddard Middle School and Blue Heron Elementary School round out the options with solid, above-state performance.
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