High Peaks Elementary School

High Peaks just keeps getting better and better. The staff is focused on making sure that students feel good about school and become lifelong learners. There are many extracurricular offerings for students, teachers are always looking for how to improve, and the school community seems very positive. What a gem right here in Boulder!

I can't say enough good words about High Peaks. If you are serious about your children's education, that's the school for them. It provides very solid elementary school foundation that eases the transition to middle and ultimately to high school. The curriculum is very engaging and rigorous (not too much though) for the elementary school level. The teaching staff for the most part (with a few exceptions) is excellent. The TAG program is very good too. The social environment is very welcoming. I have my second child at High Peaks and it is just getting better and better. It is one of the best elementary schools in Boulder.
--Submitted by a parent

Three of my children attend High Peaks and we absolutely LOVE it! We have had nothing but great experiences with all of the teachers and staff. Even though High Peaks has great scores and has won numerous awards, they are continually looking for ways to improve. Our children feel completely safe, cared for, nurtured and know that they can ask for help (and get it) from any staff member at any time. The staff is absolutely concerned with children's emotional, social and educational well being. The staff has been very proactive and has been successful in making sure that bullying does not become an issue at school. The Administration's door is always open. The Principal, Lora de la Cruz, has demonstrated that she seeks opinions from parents and staff before making decisions. Even though it might not be the most popular decision, she makes decisions based on what is best for ALL of the children of High Peaks. From the office staff, to the teachers, to the parents, this is the most welcoming school my children have ever attended.
--Submitted by a parent

Great, caring staff! Awesome curriculum! Fantastic experience that prepares students for middle school, high school, and beyond!
--Submitted by a parent

High Peaks has top scores, but I urge you to avoid it if you care about your child's emotional and social development. I had two children who attended, and they became anxious and angry every school year. Although there are many good parents, many are ridiculously over ambitious on their children's behalf. Now that both are in more emotionally healthy schools, there has been a complete turnaround in their attitudes. I am sorry we ever set foot in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful core curriculum school. The atmosphere is very conducive to learning. They are supportive to the children and encourage parental involment. My daughter loves going to school. Each child progresses at their own level.
--Submitted by a parent