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 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
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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Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
My student is an 11th grader at Manitou High School. He choiced into the district in the 9th grade. Overall, we have been fairly happy, because it is a smaller school, and you get all the pros and... More
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Manitou Springs High School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
My student is a choice student. I also have students at the Highschool and Elementary school.
It is important to note that my Review is strictly based off our experience at this school and does not... More
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Manitou Springs Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
We switched schools from a very small charter school in Durango that appears to be a very good school. Our experience was horrible in the 6th grade. We moved to Miller in 7th grade and had a... More
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Miller Middle School