3,264
Preschools
1,865
Elementary Schools
994
Middle Schools
724
High Schools
1,694
Public District Schools
2,726
Private Schools
4,680
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
92,039 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 209 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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Parent / Guardian
March 31, 2023
Bullying from both students and teachers alike. Quite frankly it’s been one thing after another with no real guidance or management from teachers or office staff. Our student is reprimanded on a daily... More
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Most Precious Blood School
Parent / Guardian
March 30, 2023
We have been at Stevens for four years now. We love the diversity within the school, which has many cultures, learner types, and socio-economic backgrounds. The EL curriculum that they have been... More
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Stevens Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 29, 2023
I am a parent of a child in a general education class and a parent of a special needs child in a center program class at this school. We have been enrolled in this school for several years and as a... More
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Bradley Elementary School