2021 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County, CO

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Peak to Peak Charter School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-12
432 reviews
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Senior: When I was an underclassman at this school I really struggled with the lack of new students and only having around 120 kids in my entire grade. It felt very clique-y because most of the kids had known each other since kindergarten. But as I got into my junior year I absolutely loved the school. It became very apparent to me how much the staff members cared about us and I realized how ridiculously brilliant all my teachers were. My junior year teachers were the ones that helped me realize that I might want to pursue secondary education. The classes are tough but manageable because every one of your teachers want you to succeed so they will help you as much as they can. The staff also make sure that we have amazing events, school spirit, and happiness in general.
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1,446 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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High Peaks Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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291 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bear Creek Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
1 review
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Parent: Bear Creek is an amazing school with fantastic teachers! We have been so impressed with how loving, professional, and hard-working the teachers are. Students are exposed to research-based, engaging and well-sequenced curriculum. Teachers really care about the safety and emotional well-being of the students! The community is very involved and very friendly!
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425 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Horizons K-8 School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-8
#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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348 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Eisenhower Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
1 review
#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Middle School Student: The teachers and staff were nice they had made everything fun, I was with good people who understand other peoples problems. They had a line of every flag with made people feel welcome and comfortable, the school has been upgraded many times and it feels nice to be in a new environment where there is more stuff to play with and new stuff to learn.
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408 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Superior Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
3 reviews
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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439 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Vrain Community Montessori School
St Vrain Valley School District, CO
PK, K-8
#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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270 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Foothill Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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457 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mesa Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
1 review
#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Parent: Mesa is an amazing school and has done so much for my children. The administration and staff are top notch--- knowledgeable, kind, and caring. The amount of growth our children have made at this school (both academic and social/emotional) is incredible.
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260 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Fireside Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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475 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Coal Creek Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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410 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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346 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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308 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lafayette Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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459 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Whittier Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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400 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Louisville Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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563 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Eldorado K-8 School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-8
#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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875 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Blue Mountain Elementary School
St Vrain Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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588 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Douglass Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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419 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Flagstaff Charter Academy
St Vrain Valley School District, CO
PK, K-8
3 reviews
#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Middle School Student: Best school in Colorado, maybe even the nation, or even the world. The teacher are 2nd to none they focus on the students and and kind and also show Dragon PRIDE and CHAMPS just like the students do. Last year their class of 2020 scored the highst on the CMAS Reading state test. The school is relatively small so all the teachers now the students and their goals. There is great culture here and it is a good school. Everyone is inclusive so no one feels left out. The academic program is also amazing and the teacher have wonderful teaching methods. This school is highly recommended to everyone.
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912 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Flatirons Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
K-5
#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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228 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Aspen Creek K-8 School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-8
3 reviews
#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Alum: Well-off neighborhood with well paid teachers, so all around solid education. They have really good accommodations for people on the autistic spectrum and are very inclusive. Kids not in special ed programs are both educated about and expected to treat those on the spectrum fairly.
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890 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Birch Elementary School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-5
#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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381 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Monarch K-8 School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-8
8 reviews
#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
Parent: Students get a good education with a variety of after school activities.
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784 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Community Montessori School
Boulder Valley School District, CO
PK, K-6
#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Boulder County
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312 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lowell School
Private School
Washington, DC
PK, K-8
13 reviews
Parent: I have one alum and two middle schools sons at Lowell. The younger two started in Kindergarten and the oldest in third after attending our local public elementary school. Although my sons are completely different, Lowell has managed to understand and bring out the best in each of them. My oldest, the quiet introvert at public school, was completely brought out of his shell and is now a confident 10th grader. Lowell taught him self advocacy. My younger two have been encouraged to use their over abundance of self-confidence to boost other children up. Thanks to Lowell, they are empathetic leaders. Lowell has helped me parent my boys to be their best selves -- confident yet kind, thoughtful and public-spirited. All of that PLUS a leading edge curriculum that allows them to easily attend the top public and independent high schools in the city!
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340 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Rivendell School of Northern Colorado
Private School
Fort Collins, CO
PK, K-5
5 reviews
Parent: This is an amazing school!! My son excels in math, the public school system provided the options to keep him on the curriculum for his age or push him up a level. We knew it was best for him to stay with his peers, but we needed to keep challenging his development. Rivendell was the solution!! They individualize your student's education. Kids work at their own pace on their own curriculum, but in small sized classes; they can be a kindergartner doing kindergarten level reading and 2nd grade math (or any combination). I would (and have) recommend this school to anyone trying to find to meet their kid's individualized needs. AMAZING educational experience!!!
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130 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
34 reviews
Parent: We are are new family to Basis McLean but so far loving it!
I know there has been administrative instability in the past but the quality of the teaching and small class size is outstandingly fabulous. My daughter is so motivated, it is wonderful to see.

If your focus is sports, this is not the school for you. But if your focus is academics and a love a learning, I believe this school is working very well.

We are happy we switched from FCPS, despite the cost esp. as the school offers in-person teaching during this pandemic which has been essential for my child's growth and wellbeing.
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453 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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