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
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.
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
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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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Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2022
All the staff and teachers at Bear Canyon are very caring and always welcoming! The school has some great programs put into place that encourages kindness and leadership as part of the student... More
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Bear Canyon Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2022
Amazing school and community. Great teachers and the kids have respect for the staff, fellow students, and community. They are enthusiastic about learning and the school facilitates this excitement!
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Powderhorn Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2022
This is such a bad school, the teachers are so disrespectful towards the students and the students are crazy. The students have said slurs that they shouldn’t be saying.
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Highline Academy Northeast