3,275
Preschools
1,860
Elementary Schools
1,005
Middle Schools
727
High Schools
1,702
Public District Schools
2,719
Private Schools
4,685
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 | 160 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
May 09, 2024
Our child was brought into a life threatening situation from an allergy that the school knew about in detail prior to the incident and did it anyway without any kind of corrective action afterwards.
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NEW SUMMIT CHARTER ACADEMY
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
I am so sad to say that our school has been in decline for the past four years or so. I know the pandemic was a challenge for everyone, but it's like something broke with our head of school, who is... More
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St. Vrain Community Montossori School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
Shaffer is an excellent school with skilled and dedicated teachers and caring administrative staff. My youngest is in Kindergarten and oldest in 3rd grade. Both have had amazing years with lots of... More
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Shaffer Elementary School