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These are some of the best public high schools in Denver 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.
Districts
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School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
92,039 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
84,646 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 163 schools -
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
55,839 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK-12 | 67 schools -
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
39,892 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK-12 | 63 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
39,282 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK-12 | 53 schools -
Westminster Public Schools
9,277 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 20 schools -
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
8,934 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 18 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 6 schools -
Sheridan School District No. 2
1,420 students | SHERIDAN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1
379 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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January 20, 2022
Great School and Great teachers! My son is really happy.
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Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle School
Parent / Guardian
January 20, 2022
Next year we will have 3 kids at Colfax Elementary and our experience so far has been wonderful. Colfax seems to have their priorities straight when it comes to both education and the development of... More
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Colfax Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
January 20, 2022
We love Colfax Elementary! I had 2 kids complete kindergarten through 5th grade there, who continue to excel in middle and high school thanks to the foundations taught at Colfax. Currently, I have... More
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Colfax Elementary School
