3,275
Preschools
1,860
Elementary Schools
1,005
Middle Schools
727
High Schools
1,702
Public District Schools
2,719
Private Schools
4,685
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
May 13, 2024
A lot of these reviews are outdated. Community Montesorri is the only public Montesorri school in Boulder. My daughter had a bad experience at her previous school and didn’t want to go. Since starting... More
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Community Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Great teachers but unfortunately the leadership is awful. Students are being physically and emotionally targeted and traumatized and the principal does absolutely nothing. Families are leaving this... More
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Big Thompson Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 13, 2024
Patriot Elementary has very little regard to the needs for special education students. They are unwillingly to advocate for the proper needs of such students and will simply pass them along to avoid... More
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Patriot Elementary School