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Schools in Colorado (2025)

1,741 schools · 823,510 students · 1503 public, 238 charter · median Enrollment 380.

Colorado has 1,741 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 823,510 students. By level there are 1,016 elementary, 328 high, 273 middle, 124 other; by sector 1,503 public, 238 charter.

The median Enrollment across Colorado's schools is 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

1,562 of the 1,741 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sleeping Giant School (89.1, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by The Classical Academy High School (88.7, top 5% of high schools nationally), and Parker Core Knowledge (88.6, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 55 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 Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students).

Schools are spread across 268 citys, with the most in Denver (202), Colorado Springs (166), Aurora (104), Fort Collins (43).

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Top 60 schools in Colorado

The highest-scoring 60 of 1,562 ranked schools in Colorado, by Success Index (US). Use the school district and city pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    89
    Sleeping Giant SchoolSteamboat Springs · Public Elementary24.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 337 students
  2. 2
    89
    The Classical Academy High SchoolColorado Springs · Charter High72% Math proficiency · 616 students
  3. 3
    89
    Parker Core KnowledgeParker · Charter Elementary83% Math proficiency · 705 students
  4. 4
    88
    Cherry Creek ElevationCentennial · Public High– · 248 students
  5. 5
    87
    Summit Middle Charter SchoolBoulder · Charter Middle82% Math proficiency · 366 students
  6. 6
    87
    The Vanguard School (High)Colorado Springs · Charter High24.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 303 students
  7. 7
    87
    High Peaks Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 257 students
  8. 8
    86
    Cheyenne Mountain Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 324 students
  9. 9
    86
    Challenge SchoolDenver · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 560 students
  10. 10
    86
    Littleton AcademyLittleton · Charter Elementary64% Math proficiency · 455 students
  11. 11
    85
    Zach Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 492 students
  12. 12
    85
    Hulstrom K-8Northglenn · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 663 students
  13. 13
    85
    Polaris Elementary SchoolDenver · Public Elementary94% Math proficiency · 350 students
  14. 14
    84
    eDCSDEnglewood · Public High6.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 61 students
  15. 15
    84
    Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 318 students
  16. 16
    84
    Cory Elementary SchoolDenver · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 407 students
  17. 17
    84
    Slavens K-8 SchoolDenver · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 762 students
  18. 18
    84
    Dennison Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 575 students
  19. 19
    84
    Platte River Charter AcademyHighlands Ranch · Charter Elementary66% Math proficiency · 475 students
  20. 20
    84
    Redstone Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 398 students
  21. 21
    83
    Parmalee Elementary SchoolIndian Hills · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 278 students
  22. 22
    83
    Venture Academy of Leadership and EntrepreneurshipParker · Public High10.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 88 students
  23. 23
    83
    Steamboat Springs Middle SchoolSteamboat Springs · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 440 students
  24. 24
    83
    Cherry Hills Village Elementary SchoolCherry Hills Village · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 491 students
  25. 25
    83
    Ralston Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 289 students
  26. 26
    83
    Superior Elementary SchoolSuperior · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 418 students
  27. 27
    83
    The Connect Charter SchoolPueblo · Charter Middle77% Math proficiency · 252 students
  28. 28
    83
    Devinny Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 505 students
  29. 29
    82
    Bradford K8 SouthLittleton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 371 students
  30. 30
    82
    Kinard Core Knowledge Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 762 students
  31. 31
    82
    Carson Elementary SchoolDenver · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 412 students
  32. 32
    82
    Chipeta Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 395 students
  33. 33
    82
    Traut Core Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 484 students
  34. 34
    82
    Brush Creek Elementary SchoolEagle · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 341 students
  35. 35
    82
    French American School of DenverDenver · Charter Elementary20% Free/reduced-price lunch · 230 students
  36. 36
    82
    Southern Hills Middle SchoolBoulder · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 502 students
  37. 37
    82
    Evergreen High SchoolEvergreen · Public High76% Math proficiency · 909 students
  38. 38
    81
    Jefferson Academy SecondaryBroomfield · Charter High72% Math proficiency · 696 students
  39. 39
    81
    Stone Mountain ElementaryHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 452 students
  40. 40
    81
    Prairie Winds Elementary SchoolMonument · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 374 students
  41. 41
    81
    Cheyenne Mountain High SchoolColorado Springs · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,275 students
  42. 42
    81
    Crest AcademySalida · Public Middle64.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
  43. 43
    80
    Broadmoor Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 327 students
  44. 44
    80
    Fairview High SchoolBoulder · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,863 students
  45. 45
    80
    New Emerson School at ColumbusGrand Junction · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 138 students
  46. 46
    80
    D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High SchoolDenver · Public High80% Math proficiency · 1,212 students
  47. 47
    80
    Bethke Elementary SchoolTimnath · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 512 students
  48. 48
    80
    Cherry Creek High SchoolGreenwood Village · Public High79% Math proficiency · 3,852 students
  49. 49
    80
    Westerly Creek ElementaryDenver · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 647 students
  50. 50
    80
    Wildcat Mountain Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 423 students
  51. 51
    80
    Denver School of the ArtsDenver · Public High72% Math proficiency · 1,044 students
  52. 52
    80
    Werner Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 374 students
  53. 53
    80
    Lois Lenski Elementary SchoolCentennial · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 509 students
  54. 54
    80
    William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 SchoolDenver · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 872 students
  55. 55
    79
    Soda Creek Elementary SchoolSteamboat Springs · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 379 students
  56. 56
    79
    Steck Elementary SchoolDenver · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 323 students
  57. 57
    79
    Bamford Elementary SchoolLoveland · Public Elementary27.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 310 students
  58. 58
    79
    Mesa Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 250 students
  59. 59
    79
    Rock Canyon High SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public High72% Math proficiency · 2,325 students
  60. 60
    79
    Fairmount Elementary SchoolGolden · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 601 students

179 further schools in Colorado are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Enrollment, or unscored types); they appear on their city pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Colorado?

Sleeping Giant School is the highest-ranked school in Colorado with a Success Index (US) of 89.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Colorado?

Colorado has 1741 schools (1016 elementary, 328 high, 273 middle, 124 other) educating 823,510 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Colorado?

The median Enrollment across schools in Colorado is 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.