3,280
Preschools
1,867
Elementary Schools
1,005
Middle Schools
727
High Schools
1,704
Public District Schools
2,725
Private Schools
4,692
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
89,081 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
80,099 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 162 schools -
Douglas County Re 1 School District
62,979 students | CASTLE ROCK, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
54,184 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 68 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
37,907 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 64 schools
Reviews From Schools in Colorado
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Parent / Guardian
December 07, 2023
I have my two older children in this school. They threatened to kick out my older son due to his behaviors. He is still there years later.
I started my 5 year old in kindergarten, she is literally... More
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The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Parent / Guardian
December 07, 2023
La escuela tiene serios problemas de violencia entre alumnos! Es una situación muy triste!
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Bryant Webster K-8 School
Parent / Guardian
December 06, 2023
Love the Bergens! All three of my children attended from K through 12th grades. Each were different learners from having dyslexia and being a 2e student to needing to be very challenged. Starting in... More
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Bergen Meadow Primary School