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 27, 2024
We had an incredible experience at CRES! My big kiddo did 4th and 5th grade—he has dyslexia and ADHD. He was fully supported by the CRES staff. He received top notch intervention which brought him up... More
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Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2024
BLS is awesome. We never planned on sending our kids to a private school but the positive experience @ BLS made us completely rethink things and we've been so thrilled. Both our kids went to BLS for... More
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Bethlehem Lutheran School
Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2024
All school staff are invested in each child’s learning and help them navigate through school in a positive and fun atmosphere. They are all incredible teachers and administrators here. I have three... More
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Antelope Trails Elementary School