Best elementary schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 84 schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
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- 184Dennison Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 575 students
- 283Parmalee Elementary SchoolIndian Hills · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 278 students
- 383Ralston Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 483Devinny Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 582Bradford K8 SouthLittleton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 679Fairmount Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 779West Woods Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 879Meiklejohn ElementaryArvada · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 978Bergen Elementary SchoolEvergreen · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 1077Ute Meadows Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1175Marshdale Elementary SchoolEvergreen · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 1274Kyffin Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 1374Mitchell Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 1474Mount Carbon Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 1573Shaffer Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 1673Rooney Ranch Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 1772Wilmot Elementary SchoolEvergreen · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 1870Westridge Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 1969Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolWheat Ridge · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 2068Red Rocks Elementary SchoolMorrison · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 2168Kendrick Lakes Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 2268Dutch Creek Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 2367Normandy Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 2467Ryan Elementary SchoolWestminster · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 511 students
- 2567Stott Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 2667Three Creeks K-8Arvada · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 1,050 students
- 2766Elk Creek Elementary SchoolPine · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 323 students
- 2866Sierra Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 2965Excel Academy Charter SchoolArvada · Charter Elementary45% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 3065Woodrow Wilson Charter AcademyWestminster · Charter Elementary49% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 3164Maple Grove Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 3263Van Arsdale Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 3362Warder Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 3461Coronado Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 3561Governor's Ranch Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 3661Green Gables Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 3760Blue Heron Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 3860Fremont Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 268 students
- 3960Leawood Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 4059Jefferson Academy ElementaryBroomfield · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 737 students
- 4158West Jefferson Elementary SchoolConifer · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 252 students
- 4258Hutchinson Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 4358Shelton Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 4456Vanderhoof Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 4555Hackberry Hill Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 4655Powderhorn Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 4755Kendallvue Elementary SchoolMorrison · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 4854Lukas Elementary SchoolWestminster · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 4954Jefferson County Open Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 236 students
- 5053Stober Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 5152Rocky Mountain Academy of EvergreenEvergreen · Charter Elementary36% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 5251Lincoln Charter AcademyArvada · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 824 students
- 5351Montessori Peaks Charter AcademyLittleton · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 444 students
- 5449Adams Elementary SchoolWestminster · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 5549Columbine Hills Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 5649Stony Creek Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 5748Mortensen Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 5845Mountain Phoenix Community SchoolWheatridge · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 5944South Lakewood Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 6043Weber Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 312 students
- 6143Free Horizon MontessoriGolden · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 6241Addenbrooke Classical Grammar SchoolLakewood · Charter Elementary35% Math proficiency · 774 students
- 6340Bear Creek K-8 SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 863 students
- 6439Patterson International SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 6536Semper Elementary SchoolWestminster · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 6634Foothills Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 6733Lawrence Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 6832Peak Expeditionary - PenningtonWheat Ridge · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 6931Secrest Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 7031Lasley Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 7130Belmar School of Integrated ArtsLakewood · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 7229Little Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 7328Slater Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 280 students
- 7424Foster Dual Language PK-8Arvada · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 7523Stevens Elementary SchoolWheat Ridge · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 7623Deane Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 7722Eiber Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 7821Westgate Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 7920Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter SchoolWheat Ridge · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 8019Swanson Elementary SchoolArvada · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 8119Edgewater Elementary SchoolEdgewater · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 335 students
- 8217Welchester Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 8316Rose Stein International ElementaryLakewood · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 8413Lumberg Elementary SchoolEdgewater · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 526 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennison Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 83.5 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 2 | Parmalee Elementary School Indian Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.4 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 3 | Ralston Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.8 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 4 | Devinny Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.6 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 5 | Bradford K8 South Littleton · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 82.3 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 6 | Fairmount Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 7 | West Woods Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 8 | Meiklejohn Elementary Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 9 | Bergen Elementary School Evergreen · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 10 | Ute Meadows Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 11 | Marshdale Elementary School Evergreen · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 12 | Kyffin Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 13 | Mitchell Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 14 | Mount Carbon Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 15 | Shaffer Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 16 | Rooney Ranch Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 17 | Wilmot Elementary School Evergreen · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 18 | Westridge Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 19 | Prospect Valley Elementary School Wheat Ridge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 20 | Red Rocks Elementary School Morrison · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 21 | Kendrick Lakes Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 22 | Dutch Creek Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 23 | Normandy Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 24 | Ryan Elementary School Westminster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 511 |
| 25 | Stott Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 26 | Three Creeks K-8 Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 66.5 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,050 |
| 27 | Elk Creek Elementary School Pine · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 28 | Sierra Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 29 | Excel Academy Charter School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 65.1 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 30 | Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy Westminster · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 64.5 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 31 | Maple Grove Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 32 | Van Arsdale Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 33 | Warder Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 34 | Coronado Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 35 | Governor's Ranch Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 36 | Green Gables Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 37 | Blue Heron Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 38 | Fremont Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 39 | Leawood Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 40 | Jefferson Academy Elementary Broomfield · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 59.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 737 |
| 41 | West Jefferson Elementary School Conifer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 42 | Hutchinson Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 43 | Shelton Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 44 | Vanderhoof Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 45 | Hackberry Hill Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 46 | Powderhorn Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 47 | Kendallvue Elementary School Morrison · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 48 | Lukas Elementary School Westminster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 49 | Jefferson County Open Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 50 | Stober Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 53.1 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 51 | Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen Evergreen · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 51.9 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 52 | Lincoln Charter Academy Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 50.8 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 824 |
| 53 | Montessori Peaks Charter Academy Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 50.7 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 54 | Adams Elementary School Westminster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 55 | Columbine Hills Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 56 | Stony Creek Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 57 | Mortensen Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 58 | Mountain Phoenix Community School Wheatridge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 45.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 59 | South Lakewood Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 60 | Weber Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 61 | Free Horizon Montessori Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 62 | Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 40.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 774 |
| 63 | Bear Creek K-8 School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 863 |
| 64 | Patterson International School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 65 | Semper Elementary School Westminster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 66 | Foothills Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 67 | Lawrence Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 68 | Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 69 | Secrest Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 70 | Lasley Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 71 | Belmar School of Integrated Arts Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 72 | Little Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 73 | Slater Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 74 | Foster Dual Language PK-8 Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 75 | Stevens Elementary School Wheat Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 76 | Deane Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 77 | Eiber Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 78 | Westgate Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 79 | Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Wheat Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 20.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 80 | Swanson Elementary School Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 81 | Edgewater Elementary School Edgewater · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 335 |
| 82 | Welchester Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 83 | Rose Stein International Elementary Lakewood · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 84 | Lumberg Elementary School Edgewater · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 526 |
Dennison Elementary School in Lakewood leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 with a Success Index (US) of 83.5. Of the 84 schools shown, 75 are public, 9 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado elementary schools rankings, every school on the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Dennison Elementary School in Lakewood, Colorado ranks first among elementary schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 with a Success Index (US) of 83.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 575).
How are elementary schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.