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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April 26, 2024
My daughter, Zora - now 11 in 5th grade, has been going to Mountain Sage since Kindergarten. My husband and I are very happy with the school. The values this school is focusing on and teaching my... More
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Mountain Sage Community School
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
The teachers at Aspen Academy are caring, engaged, thoughtful, informed, and passionate. Our daughter and son have very different learning styles yet both of them have thrived in this warm and... More
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Aspen Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
We are so proud to be part of New Vision. It's been amazing for our children! They have given them so many opportunities from field trips to life cycles of animals chickens and butterflies to living... More
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New Vision Charter School