3,294
Preschools
1,877
Elementary Schools
1,037
Middle Schools
762
High Schools
1,737
Public District Schools
2,700
Private Schools
4,725
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 ӣƵ 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
87,883 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 216 schools -
Jeffco Public Schools
75,327 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 166 schools -
Douglas County Re 1 School District
62,341 students | CASTLE ROCK, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 92 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
52,392 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 71 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
38,135 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 66 schools
Reviews From Schools in Colorado
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March 27, 2025
Our family has been part of Ryan Elementary School for the past three years, and we are immensely grateful for the wonderful staff, outstanding educational level, and supportive community. The school... More
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Ryan Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 27, 2025
My son entered Ryan 3 years ago. There we have found professional teachers with years of experience, who are empathetic and care about the students. They motivate them to be better (according to their... More
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Ryan Elementary School
Current student
March 27, 2025
I recently had a friend ask about frontier because she didn’t see any updated recent reviews about the school and wanted to know if it was worth looking in the neighborhood to move so their kids could... More
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Aurora Frontier K-8