3,280
Preschools
1,868
Elementary Schools
1,006
Middle Schools
728
High Schools
1,704
Public District Schools
2,726
Private Schools
4,693
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, K-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
84,646 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 162 schools -
Douglas County Re 1 School District
67,591 students | CASTLE ROCK, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
55,839 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 68 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
39,892 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 64 schools
Reviews From Schools in Colorado
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Parent / Guardian
September 25, 2023
My daughter has only been going to this school for less than 2 months and she is already being bullied by the mixed ages in the classroom. A girl in 3rd grader is picking on her doing mean things to... More
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Denison Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
September 24, 2023
Many of these reviews say that Caprock is not for everyone… so true… it’s only for kids from conservative families who are good with English and History. The school is greatly lacking in technology,... More
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Caprock Academy
Parent / Guardian
September 24, 2023
Internally, I think Hackberry does the very best they can when severely strapped with space, resources and support staff. Externally, there are too many societal problems out of the school's control... More
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Hackberry Hill Elementary School