Schools in Boulder, Colorado (2025)
26 schools · 11,826 students · 25 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 359.
Boulder, in Colorado, has 26 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,826 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 2 other; by sector 25 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Boulder's schools is 359, below the Colorado median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
24 of the 26 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Summit Middle Charter School (86.8, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by High Peaks Elementary School (86.5, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Bear Creek Elementary School (84.1, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), Centennial Middle School (598 students).
Ranked schools in Boulder
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 187Summit Middle Charter SchoolBoulder · Charter Middle82% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 287High Peaks Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 384Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 482Southern Hills Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 580Fairview High SchoolBoulder · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,863 students
- 679Mesa Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 777Eisenhower Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 876Boulder Community School/Integrated StudiesBoulder · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 976Foothill Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 1072Flatirons Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 163 students
- 1171Boulder High SchoolBoulder · Public High66% Math proficiency · 1,939 students
- 1267Douglass Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 1366Heatherwood Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 252 students
- 1466Whittier Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 1565New Vista High SchoolBoulder · Public High37% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 1665Nevin Platt Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1763Creekside Elementary School at Martin ParkBoulder · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 1858Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and AcademicsBoulder · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 1957Centennial Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 598 students
- 2055Community Montessori SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 277 students
- 2153Crest View Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 2241Casey Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 2331University Hill Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 2424Columbine Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 369 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Middle Charter School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 2 | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 3 | Bear Creek Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 4 | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.6 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 5 | Fairview High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,863 |
| 6 | Mesa Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 7 | Eisenhower Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.4 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 8 | Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 9 | Foothill Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 10 | Flatirons Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 11 | Boulder High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,939 |
| 12 | Douglass Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 13 | Heatherwood Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 14 | Whittier Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 15 | New Vista High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.4 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 16 | Nevin Platt Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 17 | Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 18 | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 19 | Centennial Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 598 |
| 20 | Community Montessori School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 277 |
| 21 | Crest View Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 22 | Casey Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 23 | University Hill Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 24 | Columbine Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 369 |
Other schools in Boulder
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Boulder side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Boulder?
Summit Middle Charter School is the highest-ranked school in Boulder with a Success Index (US) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Boulder?
Boulder has 26 schools (6 middle, 15 elementary, 3 high, 2 other) educating 11,826 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Boulder?
The median Enrollment across schools in Boulder is 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.