Best traditional public schools in Boulder (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 23 schools in Boulder, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 187High Peaks Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 284Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 382Southern Hills Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 480Fairview High SchoolBoulder · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,863 students
- 579Mesa Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 677Eisenhower Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 776Boulder Community School/Integrated StudiesBoulder · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 876Foothill Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 972Flatirons Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 163 students
- 1071Boulder High SchoolBoulder · Public High66% Math proficiency · 1,939 students
- 1167Douglass Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 1266Heatherwood Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 252 students
- 1366Whittier Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 1465New Vista High SchoolBoulder · Public High37% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 1565Nevin Platt Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1663Creekside Elementary School at Martin ParkBoulder · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 1758Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and AcademicsBoulder · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 1857Centennial Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 598 students
- 1955Community Montessori SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 277 students
- 2053Crest View Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 2141Casey Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 2231University Hill Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 2324Columbine Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 369 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 2 | Bear Creek Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 3 | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.6 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 4 | Fairview High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,863 |
| 5 | Mesa Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 6 | Eisenhower Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.4 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 7 | Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 8 | Foothill Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 9 | Flatirons Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 10 | Boulder High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,939 |
| 11 | Douglass Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 12 | Heatherwood Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 13 | Whittier Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 14 | New Vista High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.4 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 15 | Nevin Platt Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 16 | Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 17 | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 18 | Centennial Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 598 |
| 19 | Community Montessori School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 277 |
| 20 | Crest View Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 21 | Casey Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 22 | University Hill Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 23 | Columbine Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 369 |
High Peaks Elementary School in Boulder leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Boulder with a Success Index (US) of 86.5. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Boulder page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Boulder?
High Peaks Elementary School in Boulder, Colorado ranks first among traditional public schools in Boulder with a Success Index (US) of 86.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 257).
How are traditional public schools in Boulder ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.