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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May 24, 2024
There are few teachers that really want students to succeed. The majority of the staff, admin, councilors, and teachers do not care about the students at alameda. I would not recommend sending a... More
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Alameda International High School
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2024
The staff does not communicate at all with each other. They should really find out all details before talking to parents. Or when they say they are going to do something actually do it.
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Sierra Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 23, 2024
As an alumni of Knowledge Quest Academy, I feel compelled to share my dissatisfaction with the education I received, particularly due to the subpar quality of the teaching staff. The most troubling... More
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Knowledge Quest Academy