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 23, 2022
After 3 years we are out! We kept believing it's got to get better. There seems to be illusion of grander and promises they don't intent to keep or able. Not sure why they are moving forward with a... More
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Doral Academy of Colorado
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2022
Mesa is such a wonderful school! It's a great and welcoming community, and I always have the sense that the teachers and administration have the kids' best interests at the forefront of their... More
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Mesa Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2022
Our son started at Ponderosa Elementary at the age of 3 in the Early Childhood program. He was very behind needing speech therapy and occupational therapy. The school and especially the staff are the... More
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Ponderosa Elementary School