For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 16,990 students in Arvada, CO (there are 10 private schools, serving 3,474 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Arvada, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO are West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arvada, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Gr: K-8 | 1,051 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Vanderhoof Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6420 Urban
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Pomona High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8448 Otis Drive
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Arvada High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
6500 Oat Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Gr: 5-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Tech North
Vocational School
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Arvada, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO include West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arvada?
32 public schools are located in Arvada.
What percentage of students in Arvada go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Arvada are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arvada include: Arvada West High School vs. Ralston Valley Senior High School, Ralston Valley Senior High School vs. Arvada West High School, Lawrence Elementary School vs. Foster Dual Language Pk-8
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