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 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
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2022
From day one, this school was horrifying. Out of control kids, terrible teachers that don't care, always have subs, eat Starbucks in front of kids on free-lunches all day, treat the kids like they are... More
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Village East Community Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2022
My son has been going to Inspire for 2 years total. 1st grade remotely during pandemic. 2nd grade in person.
The first year was okay, but different from his previous school in the city, where he went... More
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Inspire Elementary