2023 Best Places to Teach in Colorado

• Aspen, CO•

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  21 reviews

Alum: I could not have asked for a better high school experience. The faculty, staff, and administrators form a cohesive team conducive to an excellent learning environment. The curriculum is demanding but there is a lot of room for intellectual and personal exploration. The support I received from everyone is incredible. I feel extremely well prepared for Harvard. The ex-Ed program will forever be my favorite experiences because of how much I learned about nature and about myself in addition to the deep, meaningful friendships I was able to make. Thank you for shaping me into the person I am AHS!... Read 21 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $88,608

• Greenwood Village, CO•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  148 reviews

Sophomore: I highly recommend! There are many courses and classes to pick and choose from whether that me honors, AP, or just regular level classes. They have a large variety of classes ranging from fine art to computer science.... Read 148 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Average teacher salary $88,385

• Aguilar, CO•

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• grade C

• grade B+

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $85,325

• Lake City, CO•

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• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Average teacher salary $48,615

• Boulder, CO•

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  126 reviews

Freshman: I go to Peak to Peak Charter School in BVSD. Overall it's very prestigious and college-oriented. BVSD itself has its issues, but it's a pretty normal school district. Peak to Peak, as a school on its own, is quite lenient with off days. Professional development days are quite common. They also have a week dedicated to interactive learning known as Peak Week, which is quite fun. They also put quite the emphasis on college preparedness, with a large CCC (College Counseling Center) where Juniors and Seniors participate in CRS (College Research Seminar). It also has one of the lowest drug use rates among students. However, it does seem to have trouble with financial decisions. They spent quite a bit of money on a fleet of electric buses, while students requested several other things, among pesticide for the outdoor dining area, and others. They also have quite a small campus. Overall a good district and school, though.... Read 126 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Average teacher salary $83,984

• Telluride, CO•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: I attended Telluride School District from preschool to 4th grade. I unfortunately moved to Montrose in 5th grade and was nothing compared to Telluride. When I moved to Montrose school district in 5th grade, I had noticed that all of my fellow classmates were learning everything I learned in 4th grade. Telluride excels in education and is far more advanced than Montrose. Not only does Telluride excel in academics, but it offers much academic, extra curricular opportunities for students to do. So much that since it's known as a popular ski resort, the entire school excersises the idea of being active that come winter time, they take a day out of the week to go skiing, snowboarding, iceskating..etc And they offer financial assitance for programs like that, or even programs like theater, sports, and alot more. This school district is the best!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Average teacher salary $62,258

• Eads, CO•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: This school district is the absolute BEST one that this Great Grandmother has even interacted with! The teachers are amazing and the students thrive! These kiddos take school seriously and go above and beyond by exceeding not only academically, but in a wide variety of sports and activities! These boys and girls are active and excel in sports YEAR ROUND while performing amazingly well academically! So glad my grandsons were/are all able to attend this district. Kudos to the staff, the teachers, the coaches and the community!... Read 1 review

• grade A

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $44,974

• Pritchett, CO•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Very good administration and one on one help from teachers. Has allowed me to be extremely successful in my life.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Average teacher salary $46,545

• Mosca, CO•

• School District

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Average teacher salary $50,901

• Littleton, CO•

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  50 reviews

Senior: I think that Littleton Public Schools is great! We have some amazing teachers and staff in our district who do a lot to help us kids. LPS has a good environment for learning and having fun. Everyone is included in stuff, and our athletics are great to be a part of. There's not much I would really want to change that would be realistic, so I stand with my rating of 4/5! You cant have everything be perfect in school, but LPS does a great job.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Average teacher salary $75,559

• Weston, CO•

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• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Average teacher salary $54,712

• Delta, CO•

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  10 reviews

Alum: Delta County is a great, tight knit community. The members put in great effort to keep it up and running to its fullest potential. The schools are all wonderful, and the athletics are all very competitive yet inclusive to all that want and do participate. The community plays such a huge role because of their wonderful donations and support to the schools. Its a wonderful place with many small shops and local businesses. I only wish that the community businesses could stay in business longer. The economy takes a large toll on the county and the schools, and it is difficult to provide all the necessary items schools need. However, thats where the communities donations come in to handy!... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Average teacher salary $61,815

• Antonito, CO•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: South conejos school has the best teachers. My kids have advance so much the three years they have been there. I love they patience and understanding they have to help the children go where they need to go in life.... Read 3 reviews

• grade D+

• grade B+

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $82,087

• La Jara, CO•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: North Conejos is a small school that provides large school opportunities. There are an array of clubs, activities, and athletics that a student can choose from to join to enhance his/her high school experience. This district prides itself on its academics and athletics. Many students transfer into the district so they can proudly say that they are a falcon.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Average teacher salary $45,943

• Mc Clave, CO•

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  Rating 4.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: What I love about this school is the support and how the community comes together when an event goes down. Such as sports or fundraisers that happens for a class or a chapter such as FBLA, FFA, and groups like that.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Average teacher salary $48,971

• Oak Creek, CO•

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• grade B+

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Average teacher salary $58,990

• Ouray, CO•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: This school is a really great place to grow up. Everybody knows everybody. The teachers always check up on us. Then we have time to talk to teachers for one on one.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Average teacher salary $53,737

• Kersey, CO•

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: The staff was always caring and kind. We pay great attention to detail. It is a very supportive community. We are all very close and I feel at home every time I walk into one of the buildings. I would never choose another place to attend school!... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Average teacher salary $60,100

• Frisco, CO•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: Summit School District gives students many different opportunities to their students. Students are able to talk to their councilors about future careers and will help students by providing them with the necessary books and information they need.Classes such as Personal Finance helps Juniors and Seniors get prepared for their future by learning about money management and how to apply for scholarships, FAFSA, etc.There are also technician and culinary classes which gives students hands on tasks that can help provide them for future careers Summit School Districts’ food consists of pizza and unhealthy foods the majority of the time not prioritizing healthy lifestyles .Studies say schools should start around 10:00 because that is when the brain can retain more information,this would be very beneficial to all. Students are expected to be in class by 07:45 to learn for seven hours and go home or to our jobs and being able to finish homework before the next day.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Average teacher salary $67,012

• Sanford, CO•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: It has been great! Everyone treats me like a friend and I do not need to worry about being judged. The teachers are all very kind and professional when they teach. I feel that the school does its absolute best to try and listen to the students and fix what problems may exist.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Average teacher salary $48,560

• Granada, CO•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Granada is a small school in a small community. The school holds and teaches children from pre-school through grade 12. I like the smaller class sizes. Granada is a tight community and a "village" of sorts. They have a really good sports program that includes basketball for girls and boys, track for girl and boys, football, volleyball, knowledge bowl, and wrestling. They have really good coaches and my sons middle school football team went undefeated this year! The children seldom complain about breakfast or lunch because they have an amazing lunch staff that prepare great breakfasts and nutritional home cooked meals for lunch. My children do extremely well in all classes. They have good teachers that seem to really care about their students and their educations. Overall Granada School is a great place to send your children to get a good education and guidance for a successful future.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Average teacher salary $49,202

• Ovid, CO•

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• grade A

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Average teacher salary $39,467

• Sheridan Lake, CO•

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• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Average teacher salary $44,741

• Colorado Springs, CO•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  69 reviews

Junior: Cheyenne Mountain High School has amazing academics and extracurricular activity participation, but falls short in the care for student mental health and qualifications of teachers. Students constantly succeeded in and after Cheyenne Mountain with a 97% graduation rate and AP class participation that heavily outweighs that of average classes. Almost every student who Cheyenne produces participates in some sort of extracurricular whether it be sports, clubs, or student government. Along with academic excellence, the sports domination is easily reflected by over 100 state championships in the schools history. Although these statistics easily prove the school wide excellence, the pressure this puts onto many students is not well handled. Many students struggle greatly with mental health, heavily related to school pressures, and cannot rely on any school resources. Since so many students are academically skilled, many teachers cannot provide the skill level needed for higher level classes... Read 69 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Average teacher salary $53,759

• Walsh, CO•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I believe that Walsh School District has very many talented teachers who care about their students, and really want to see them excel in the classroom and also outside of the classroom. I feel that we are one big family trying to make it through school one day at a time. Everyone is very different in our school, so to see how each teacher handle’s different situations, I am amazed. It’s a great community to be a part of. Nothing makes the students happier when it’s homecoming and the stands are packed with family members who traveled long & far just to be able to see their cousin, or grandchild play. Over the years the number of kids in each class has definitely decreased and so our sports teams have also gotten smaller, but there’s still that sense of fight in each team player. It definitely shows when they’re on the court, no matter what the score is. They work hard. There are many clubs that are extremely rewarding and we have classes that are fit for student’s interest.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Average teacher salary $40,586