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 06, 2024
I've been a parent at Shaffer Elementary since 2017, and have had the best experience every SINGLE year, without fail. My oldest started with Shaffer in Pre-K, and is about to "graduate" and we have... More
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Shaffer Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
Amazing teachers and staff. So much community to be found here. Preschool is so good, kids have fun and play but also learn so much! There are always events and things. The school puts a lot of effort... More
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Bethlehem Lutheran School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
My children transferred from a neighborhood school last year. One of my children has an IEP. Some of these comments made me nervous about sending that child to North Star, but we have nothing but... More
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North Star Academy