3,275
Preschools
1,860
Elementary Schools
1,004
Middle Schools
726
High Schools
1,701
Public District Schools
2,719
Private Schools
4,684
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
April 19, 2024
This school is very behind with most 8th graders going into high school levels behind. Our favorites are Ms Sims Ms Russo Mr Miller Ms compesi Ms wilkins my daughter is very targeted by her literacy... More
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Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 19, 2024
If you care about your child’s safety and well being, don’t send them here. There are TikTok pages of students fighting and the teachers watching. The teachers and administrators are unprofessional... More
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Mann Middle School
Current student
April 19, 2024
I am 8th grader at Vega. I came to Vega from El Salvador. What I like most about Vega is that the teachers always help me. When I came here I didn't know any English. Now, I know a lot more English,... More
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Vega Collegiate Academy