Schools in Golden, Colorado (2025)
13 schools · 6,794 students · 10 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 425.
Ranked schools in Golden
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 183Ralston Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 279Fairmount Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 374Kyffin Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 474Mitchell Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 569Golden High SchoolGolden · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,469 students
- 664Maple Grove Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 760Bell Middle SchoolGolden · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 774 students
- 858Shelton Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 943Free Horizon MontessoriGolden · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 1017Welchester Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 293 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralston Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.8 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 2 | Fairmount Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 3 | Kyffin Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 4 | Mitchell Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 5 | Golden High School Golden · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,469 |
| 6 | Maple Grove Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 7 | Bell Middle School Golden · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 774 |
| 8 | Shelton Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 9 | Free Horizon Montessori Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 10 | Welchester Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 293 |
Other schools in Golden
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Golden?
Ralston Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Golden with a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Golden?
Golden has 13 schools (9 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other) educating 6,794 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Golden?
The median Enrollment across schools in Golden is 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.