3,243
Preschools
1,840
Elementary Schools
982
Middle Schools
712
High Schools
1,660
Public District Schools
2,726
Private Schools
4,647
Total Schools
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Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Colorado
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Denver County 1 School District
92,039 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
84,646 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 163 schools -
Douglas County Re 1 School District
67,591 students | CASTLE ROCK, CO
Grades PK-12 | 93 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
55,839 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK-12 | 67 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
39,892 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK-12 | 63 schools
Reviews From Schools in Colorado
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May 28, 2022
I took a tour and so wanted to like this school due to it being a charter school and classical academy however decided this school is not a good fit for my child entering kindergarten. On the tour... More
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Heritage Heights Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2022
1st bad school review. My son and I had a terrible experience with this school. I felt unheard and even mistrusted here by office staff and a teacher. I felt lack of compassion and empathy here and my... More
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Gold Camp Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2022
This school year was horrifying. The bullying was absurd with a mere slap on the wrist to the perpetrators. My child was harassed, stalked and physically assaulted unprovoked multiple times. This... More
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Campus Middle School