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 10, 2024
We moved to the neighborhood because of the good reviews of the school. We had two kids who each spent 2 years at the school. One of the 4 teachers was excellent, one was nice but didn’t seem to... More
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Bradford Primary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
I really appreciate the environment that has been created at SVE with the celebration of a diverse background of students, families and teachers academically and culturally. We have met a lot of great... More
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Silverthorne Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
Our family has been at LPE for 5 years. All three of my children have attended this school and have thrived! I was skeptical about project based learning (PBL) but seeing my kids work with their... More
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LEGACY PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL