Top 10 Best Littleton Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 17,699 students in Littleton, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO are Arapahoe High School, Chatfield High School and Mountain Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Littleton, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Littleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Littleton, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Vista High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Littleton, CO (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #22.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #44.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #55.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #66.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #88.
Littleton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #99.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbine High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #1111.
Collegiate Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Tech South
Alternative School
13399 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Littleton, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Grades: 4-6
| 365 students
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Grades: K-3
| 449 students
1603 East Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Grades: PK
| 22 students
2001 East Easter Suite 202
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Grades: K-12
| 3,270 students
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6557 South Acoma Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4725
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Littleton, CO include Arapahoe High School, Chatfield High School and Mountain Vista High School. Littleton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Littleton, CO?
13 public high schools are located in Littleton, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton, CO?
Littleton, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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