Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, CO (2025-26)

A: 5B: 8C: 13D: 23F: 13

21% of the 62 ranked elementary schools in Aurora, CO earn an A or B (5 A grades, 8 B, 13 C, 23 D, 13 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 40 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (65% here, 70% nationally), and 19 exceed it. On average 27% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 22% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Aurora Quest K 8 (88% against 59%, A+), Murphy Creek K 8 School (55% against 26%, B+), Aurora Frontier K 8 (52% against 27%, B+), Aurora Academy Charter School (37% against 13%, C+), Altitude Elementary School (80% against 57%, A+).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 16): Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah (11), Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A (4).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Vista Peak P 8 Exploratory (1,037 students, C-, #20), Edna And John W Mosley P 8 (1,018 students, D, #32), Harmony Ridge P 8 (878 students, C, #17).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 2 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Aurora, CO?

Aurora Quest K 8 in Aurora ranks first among the 62 ranked elementary schools in Aurora, CO with a SchoolGrade of A+, 88% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 59%.

How are elementary schools in Aurora, CO ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Aurora, CO have?

SchoolGrade grades 65 public elementary schools in Aurora, CO; 62 are ranked here and 3 are listed as not ranked.