For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in 80452, CO.
The top-ranked public school in 80452, CO is Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 80452 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80452, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80452, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
80452, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80452, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80452, CO include Carlson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80452?
1 public schools are located in 80452.
What is the racial composition of students in 80452?
80452 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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