Top 10 Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 75 blue ribbon public schools serving 34,264 students in Colorado.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Colorado are Dennison Elementary School, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Summit Middle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennison Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
401 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6382
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Zach Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Evergreen High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3500
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
High Peaks Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #99.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcauliffe International School
Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,558 students
Rank: #1313.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1414.
Superior Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 South Indiana St.
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-4100
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1515.
Devinny Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9200
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1616.
Homestead Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #1818.
Northridge Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Cory Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Grades: 1-5
| 396 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Lois Lenski Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6350 South Fairfax Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4575
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Traut Core Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #2222.
Fairmount Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15975 West 50th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-5422
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2323.
Ralston Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25856 Columbine Glen
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4386
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2424.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #2525.
Werner Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2626.
Swigert International School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #2727.
Chipeta Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2828.
Bradley International School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #2929.
Carson Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3030.
Douglass Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
840 75th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tavelli Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Willow Creek Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #3333.
Cougar Run Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mcclave Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Swink Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077
(719) 384-8103
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Colorado include Dennison Elementary School, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Summit Middle Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Colorado?
75 blue ribbon public schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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