3,278
Preschools
1,867
Elementary Schools
1,036
Middle Schools
762
High Schools
1,727
Public District Schools
2,691
Private Schools
4,707
Total Schools
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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 | 156 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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Current student
July 30, 2025
this school sucks. Teachers are so nice and cool (only the ones that teach ELA, MATH, all that). If you have social anxiety and are very introverted and new to this school, it is not for you. I get... More
Review for
Oberon Junior High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 29, 2025
I used to go to this school and now that I’m older I realize how I would be able to sue y'all. I’m not sure about now but back then the principal would threaten to call the cops on me if I would talk.... More
Review for
Northridge Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
one of the worse schools you send your kid. if your family who cant travel i understand a close schools but principal is one worse in the state
Review for
Jefferson High School