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 24, 2024
This s has been an awful experience. School based on excluding children. Detentions , , violence, safety concerns s, teachers do not care about their students success
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Morey Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 24, 2024
As a former CSS teacher, I regret that I am not able to recommend that fellow teachers apply there for employment. As well, I would never recommend that friends enroll their students there. The... More
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The Colorado Springs School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
First, there is an ELA teacher who had a syllabus stating "late" absences would result in deductions, starting with 10% the first day. My student was absent several days, due to illness, and failed... More
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Standley Lake High School