Top 10 Best Longmont Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,014 students in Longmont, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO are Silver Creek High School, Niwot High School and St. Vrain Virtual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longmont, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Longmont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Longmont, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niwot High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Longmont, CO (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #22.
Niwot High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #33.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Apex Home School Enrichment Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 S. Sunset St Unit B
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Grades: K-12
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Mead High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12750 County Road #7
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #77.
Longmont High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #88.
Frederick Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5960 Tipple Parkway
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-3533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #99.
Skyline High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,487 students
Rank: #1010.
New Meridian High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Grades: K-12
| 585 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Longmont, Colorado

Longmont, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Longmont, CO include Silver Creek High School, Niwot High School and St. Vrain Virtual High School.
How many public high schools are located in Longmont, CO?
11 public high schools are located in Longmont, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Longmont, CO?
Longmont, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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