Colorado is the #18 largest school system in the United States, serving 880,586 students across the 1,939 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 505 private schools, serving 71,600 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Colorado are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Colorado is 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 47%.
The top ranked public schools in Colorado are Polaris Elementary School, Dennison Elementary School and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 48% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(CO) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
35%
Black
4%
White
52%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Colorado (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dennison Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fairview High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Rank: #44.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Rank: #55.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Aurora Quest K-8
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Zach Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Rank: #88.
Evergreen High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Rank: #99.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Rank: #1010.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Best Colorado Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked public schools in Colorado include Polaris Elementary School, Dennison Elementary School and Fairview High School.
How many public schools are located in Colorado?
1,939 public schools are located in Colorado.
What percentage of students in Colorado go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Colorado are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Minority enrollment in Colorado is 48% (majority Hispanic)
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