Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public high schools serving 6,308 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 high schools in Colorado are Evergreen High School, Liberty Common Charter School and D'evelyn Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Colorado blue ribbon public high schools have an score of 68% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average).

Colorado blue ribbon public high school have a of 96%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Evergreen High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Colorado (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Evergreen High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 87%)
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29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140

Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Liberty Common Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
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1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800

Gr: K-12 | 1,475 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

D'evelyn Junior/senior High School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
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10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600

Gr: 6-12 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #44.

Cheyenne Mountain High School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
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1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110

Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #55.

Dsst Cedar High School

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
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150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350

Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #66.

Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School

Charter School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300

Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Mountain Vista Homeschool Academy

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2400 Slater Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160

Gr: K-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Colorado?

The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Colorado include Evergreen High School, Liberty Common Charter School and D'evelyn Junior/senior High School.

How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Colorado?

7 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Colorado.

What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?

Colorado blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).