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
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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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May 31, 2024
This school has gone downhill over the years. When it was originally started as The Imagine Classical Academy, it was fantastic. It offered rigor and a stellar academic experience. Once the board... More
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Grand Peak Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2024
Beattie is a school where everyone is welcomed, loved, and given what they need to succeed. They truly are a community, and the open classroom model fosters inclusion, collaboration, and an abundance... More
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Beattie Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 30, 2024
Beattie is a hidden gem. It is a small school with a deep sense of community. Beattie’s team-teaching/open classroom model allows teachers to meet each student where they are individually, helping all... More
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Beattie Elementary School