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 16, 2024
My three kids have been with Branson School Online since 2014. They went through elementary, middle and high school at Branson School Online.
They have had different teachers through the years. Not... More
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Branson School Online
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
I am the guardian of my grandchild. From the beginning I've been concerned about the lack of opportunities for parent involvement, non-communication/response by administration, the uncaring attitude... More
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Shadow Ridge Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
the school does nothing to stop bully's my child gets has problems every day the teacher does nothing the one time my kid stood up for him self he got in trouble and had to miss recess while the that... More
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Peakview Elementary School