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Best Parker Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 12,057 students in Parker, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Parker, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Gold Rush Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12021 South Swift Fox Way
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23919 East Canterberry Trail
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6598 North State Highway 83
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8600
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Legacy Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12736 South Red Rosa Circle
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8725
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Singing Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41012 Madrid Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11605 South Bradbury Ranch Dri
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10450 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8075
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18451 Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17302 Clarke Farms Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8125
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Mammoth Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9500 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8925
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Gr: K-8 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Iron Horse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Pine Lane Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Gr: PK-6 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Sagewood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Fox Sparrow Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View Elementary School
8502 East Pinery Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8675
Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Parker, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parker, CO include Parker Core Knowledge, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parker?
20 public elementary schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?

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