3,275
Preschools
1,860
Elementary Schools
1,004
Middle Schools
726
High Schools
1,701
Public District Schools
2,719
Private Schools
4,684
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
April 18, 2024
We love a lot of the teachers at this school. So far, many have been willing to work with students and understand that a lot of our high school students in this area work to help their families. They... More
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Hinkley High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 18, 2024
I am an alumni of Eldorado K-8. I attended this school the very first year it opened & the year after before loving to Thornton. (6th and 7th grade).
I was one of very few black students and was... More
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Eldorado K-8 School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 17, 2024
I went to CCA from Kindergarten to 6th grade ( I'm in high school now ). I'll admit, the early learning in my first elementary years at CCA was beneficial, as it set me ahead for success in many... More
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Cherry Creek Charter Academy