3,275
Preschools
1,861
Elementary Schools
1,006
Middle Schools
727
High Schools
1,702
Public District Schools
2,719
Private Schools
4,686
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Colorado based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Colorado at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Colorado offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Colorado
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Denver County 1 School District
89,081 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
80,099 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 160 schools -
Douglas County Re 1 School District
62,979 students | CASTLE ROCK, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
54,184 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 68 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
37,907 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 64 schools
Reviews From Schools in Colorado
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Parent / Guardian
June 02, 2024
Parmalee is a fantastic elementary school. All the staff go above and beyond, starting at the drop-off line, where children are greeted by admin including 24-year Principal Ingrid Mielke. Parmalee has... More
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Parmalee Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 02, 2024
Stanley does a great job at masking diversity efforts. They tout a 30% population of students of color. While this may be true I do believe this school to be an unsafe space for Black boys. They have... More
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Stanley British Primary School
Parent / Guardian
June 01, 2024
We had two of our boys go to Fairmount and they loved the school, peers, and teachers. We have also volunteered a lot in the school and have a first had account of the environment there. We highly... More
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Fairmount Elementary School