2024 Best Schools in Colorado

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  52 reviews

Freshman: CA is an incredible school with incredible people. Their balance of different curriculums through different teachers while still feeling unified is amazing, plus the freedoms that are granted through the different options you have to choose from are great. The teachers and students are great people, and even the grounds crew/custodians are very friendly. They also do an incredible job of keeping the absolutely stunning campus clean and tidy. Overall this is a great school!... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,039

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Englewood, CO•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  138 reviews

Parent: I can't believe the incredible transformation my daughter has made in her first year at Kent Denver. Her 6th grade experience continued her positive academic trajectory, in tandem with developing communication and social-emotional skills. It has been amazing to watch her build her confidence, both inside and outside of the classroom. Socially, she found friends quickly and easily (she did not know many other students), and academically, was encouraged to find her voice and self-advocate for herself. Most importantly, my daughter is happy, the happiest we've seen her, and we can't wait to see how she'll to continue to grow. I highly recommend Kent Denver!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 761

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Colorado Springs, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  63 reviews

Alum: This school provided me with the groundwork to become a successful person outside of school. The relationships I made at Fountain Valley are ones I will maintain for the rest of my life, and I am forever grateful for the network of people that I have had the luxury of acquainting myself with. My connections I made with not only students, but also teachers was a highlight of my experience and I truly believe that this is an institution that focuses on fostering a culture that creates positive, successful, and compassionate students.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 241

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Englewood, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  128 reviews

Parent: We came to the middle school for a challenging and fulfilling experience for our son, who thrived here at SMA and was totally prepared as he launched into a wonderful high school experience. We have stayed with our daughter, who has been in all three SMA divisions at this point, and is absolutely thriving here at the all-girls high school. Our experience has been nothing short of amazing. I am amazed that each interaction at this school is full of love, transparency, and always keeping the best interests of the community of students and families, as well as teachers and administrators, at heart. We feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing community!... Read 128 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 699

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Colorado Springs, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.69 out of 5  54 reviews

Parent: Both of our children are having amazing educational experiences at CSS. In their first year, their teachers worked so hard to know them, support them, and identify their learning needs and talents. It was a transformational year for both of my kids. The teachers are exceptional, and help each student learn and develop across all areas. We have been impressed with the arts and languages, the after school options, and the commitment to learning out of the classroom. We are excited for next year!... Read 54 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 317

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  54 reviews

Sophomore: I have gone to the school since kindergarden and there are many good things about the school in its many clubs and programs such as our fairly decent sports program, wood shop, design lab, robotics lab and more! However the school does have many shortcomings as there are some teachers who are not too great to say the least, the school scheduled changes literally every single year as it hasn't stayed consistent for more than 2 years since 2016, and there is alot of homework, like alot of homework. The average day in the school can consist of around 3-4 homework assignments from my experience so if you do go here be prepared to loose sleep trying to finish assignments and projects. Overall if you are considering trying to get into this school it is a charter school that only accepts gifted kids so you need to reach that benchmark on an IQ test so overall I would recommend trying to go somewhere else just purely because of the workload this school has.... Read 54 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,551

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  986 reviews

Senior: Cherry Creek High School is an incredible place that helps students grow and find themselves. The academic section of Cherry Creek High School is well respected across Colorado because of its unique and talented teachers that have a passion for sharing their knowledge. The athletic performance and community at this institution are one of the strongest ones I have ever experienced. Clubs and extracurricular activities also make this high school unique and special. This institution offers a wide variety of extracurriculars that allows students to explore their hobbies and their passions. Even though some activities are bigger and more influential, there are always new clubs emerging from students with innovative and different perspectives.... Read 986 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,809

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lafayette, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: Dawson has been the perfect place for our middle schooler to become very engaged with academics, especially Mandarin , “ makerspace” learning adobe illustrator and computer guided printing/ laser wood cutting in the new STEM center, chemistry/physics intro, algebra in addition to all of the basic subjects and multiple experiential learning trips. All middle schoolers can participate on multiple sports teams ( no cut) and the school has many elective and cocurricular offerings. The dedication and quality of teaching faculty is exceptional, and retention is very high among the staff. The school emphasizes independence in academics and students reaching out for help from teachers and taking responsibility for their academic performance. The administrative staff are also excellent, taking a personal interest in the students and monitoring their academic as well as social/ emotional well being. It has been a wonderful experience for us as a family, highly recommend Dawson... Read 36 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• grade A+

• Students 28

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.62 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: CVA is an amazing school, to say the least. Having been attending CVA for the past 12 years I have been engulfed in an academic-rich environment. I pay all of my academic achievements and success to Crescent View Academy and the catered services it provides to each individual student. CVA is like a home once you are a student. Everyone is kind, the admin acknowledges every student, and there is someone always around to give you a hug. Thank you, CVA!... Read 34 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 617

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  470 reviews

Sophomore: Small school, with great college prep. As a student I've been told 100% of graduates have gone to college, which I think is nice. I'd say the teachers are better than average. Some classes, such as Intro to Innovation feel like a waste of time, if I'm completely honest. However, most classes provide you with very useful information, and there's lots of room for expansion by your Senior year, such as math going all the way up to Calc 3 Differential Equations. Overall a great school!... Read 470 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,450

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Edwards, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.79 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: Vail Christian High School has truly helped shape my daughter's character through personal relationships with her teachers and a school community that is unmatched. The faculty, students, and families make this school magical and a place we are happy to call home during these teen years. We are blessed!... Read 38 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 153

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  190 reviews

Alum: When I attended Freshman orientation at CMHS, I had no idea what they were going to throw at me. But now that I just graduated from CMHS, I can say without a doubt that they prepared me and my peers for college and beyond. I won’t lie, the school is rather difficult in terms of its academic performance. Students have high expectations placed upon them. The staff there is nearly perfect, and the counseling office staff is beyond amazing. The admin team can be hit or miss, especially when it comes to planning events. But COVID-19 definitely didn’t help with that. On that note, my sophomore year was particularly awful due to COVID-19. I’m going to omit the entirety of my sophomore year from this review since that was not indicative of what normal high school life at CMHS was like. The overall atmosphere I would say is pretty good, but the social life of the high school can also be hit or miss. I won’t count that against the high school itself, but it is something to note. Overall, 4 stars... Read 190 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,261

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  460 reviews

Freshman: Although I've only been a part of the Fairview High School community for a few months, I have been connected to the people here since childhood. Since stepping into this school, I feel encouraged and pushed to achieve excellence and I feel well-supported and well-prepared for my future academic pursuits. The teachers are awesome and we are basically the best in the state for everything. Sko knights!... Read 460 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,977

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  639 reviews

Senior: There’s a lot of great resources in terms of academics, but for activities it can be a bit difficult to become more involved, unless the club or sport already has a lot of participation. There’s a large Mormon population in the area, which is a little interesting! (They’re also more involved in performing arts haha). We have some great performing arts programs, with our choirs and orchestras among the best in the state. Our marching band, however internationally ranked! There’s a fairly even ratio of people who lean conservative and people who lean liberal, but to my knowledge there’s never been any harassment from either side. Our honors and AP programs are fantastic- but they are less diverse than our grade level courses. When you can communicate, the school works with you, but you have to be the one to make the first step. Honestly, I’ve had a great four years here. Great learning and mostly nice people.... Read 639 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,851

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  423 reviews

Senior: Overall my experience at Regis has been transformative. Though freshman year was a bit rough, as I moved here before freshman year so I knew absolutely no one, the community is absolutely amazing. I met people rather quickly and everyone was very welcoming to me. I especially love the atmosphere of the swim team and all the different retreats. I would like to see some aspects that differ between the girls division and boys division to change. The boys have much newer facilities, it seems as though the girls division is always having maintenance issues. I would also like to see some more classes be co-divisional. I love that some classes are single gender, but I feel like as you reach junior and senior year more classes could include both genders.... Read 423 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,714

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Steamboat Springs, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.85 out of 5  26 reviews

Parent: Mountain biking? Check! Global Studies with trips to foreign countries? Check! World class snow sports? Check! SMS is a wonderful combination of a rigorous academic college prep school and summer camp. With small class sizes, numerous opportunities to explore the outdoors and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, SMS provides a place for student to learn and grow. Our 10th grader is thriving while taking all of the “typical” high school classes but also going to Moab with the entire 9-12 for Desert Week. He has climbed 14ers and been learning quadratic equations. His teachers and advisors know him well. They provide inspiration and support. If your student is an adventurer, and academic and a lover of the outdoors, you should come see SMS!... Read 26 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 189

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Vail, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  84 reviews

Parent: We have been impressed with Vail Mountain School since day one. Our greatest wish is to raise well-rounded children as part of a larger community, balancing IQ and EQ , and ready to conquer the challenges of the world with grace and grit. VMS is true to their mission - develop character, seek knowledge, build community - while also fostering a deep love for the great outdoors. Aside from being leaders in their fields, the teachers are kind, thoughtful, and form meaningful connections with their students. The administration is communicative and knowledgable, intentionally creating and supporting the thriving community of students, teachers, and parents. Grateful our kids get to have this educational experience!... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 412

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  265 reviews

Sophomore: D’Evelyn’s a great school for those who are willing to challenge themselves. There isn’t a lot of drug use or violence. However, due to its focus on academics, things like extracurriculars, sports, and “fun” classes are substandard. Due to its difficulty, your GPA suffers. Only colleges in the area compensate for the difficulty on the school in admissions. On the other hand, D’Evelyn really prepares you for college. The students are also a little snobby. Overall, great school for academics, but not for extracurriculars or college admissions.... Read 265 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,119

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  530 reviews

Senior: Rock Canyon High School is overall a great School for all high school students. I started at Rock Canyon as a freshman and will soon be graduating as a senior in may. Along the way I've met many super cool teachers and awesome friends and other students. I think that Rock Canyon is really good with getting you involved in sports and activities and clubs. We have a lot of different opportunities for all types of activities whether it's academically or athletically, or even just for fun. Rock Canyon has great school spirit and every assembly and pep rally goes awesome. I think that Rock Canyons Administration is really great. Obviously there are some ups and downs in certain areas and criteria but what school doesn't have those. All the teachers and staff are super nice and supportive, along with because the school is so big you get to know as many people as possible throughout the year!... Read 530 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,376

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Carbondale, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  79 reviews

Parent: We feel blessed to have sent our 3 children to CRMS. The academics are excellent, the faculty and staff are caring and involved 24x7 in shaping the students into young adults who can be kind to each other, care about the world around them and their community, think critically, self reflect, and dig deep within themselves to rise to the many challenges they and the world face. The trips and activities celebrate safely and responsibly pushing their envelope and seeing what they are truly made of. I believe it is truly an education like no other, and a philosophy, environment and community that is badly in need today. We are forever grateful to CRMS!... Read 79 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 174

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  311 reviews

Senior: Boulder High is incredibly supportive, providing resources and guidance to help students of color succeed. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to ensure that every student of color feels valued and encouraged. The sense of community at Boulder High is truly impressive, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for learning and personal growth. It is amazing to see how everyone comes together to support one another. In my personal experience, I believe that this school is inclusive and celebrates diversity. They promote an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, including myself, regardless of their background or ethnicity. The school activity works to create a sense of belonging for all students. It's wonderful to see the school embracing and appreciating the unique perspectives and experiences that students of color bring to the community.... Read 311 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,139

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  138 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my time at Mullen! Overall, I think mullen is a great school. There is a loving community of peers and teachers. Mullen also is extremely helpful with the college process and made it much less stressful. I think schools can always improve and one of the only things I wish Mullen did different was offer more elective classes like fashion design or American Sign Language. Mullen is coming out with more elective options for next school year however I just never got to experience that. Mullen does offer some awesome electives like ceramics, Holocaust class, forensic law and science and much more!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A

• Students 755

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: It isn't actually that much more HW than other middle schools, it's just a stereotype. Great School. There is a bit of HW, but don't all middle schools. It's not all education. Yeah, the teachers and administrators want you to be smart, but Summit students are good at a variety of things including sports, integrity, and kindness. This school also prepares you well for high school and college, which isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it's hard to take up a lot of activities outside Summit, but the teachers are flexible. Those who don't like this school just came in thinking they wouldn't like it, so their brains didn't let them. You can become stressed with the strive for perfection at Summit, but not if you manage your time well, and Summit allows lots of opportunities for that.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 356

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Harrison School District No. 2, CO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  127 reviews

Alum: Most of the teachers are absolutely fantastic; pay isn’t phenomenal so you can tell that they truly care about the students. There is almost always a mass exodus between middle and high school due to a change in politics and student life. The curriculum is expanding along with the population of the school, which is great for high schoolers who may consider leaving due to the limited experiences. New classes include AP Psychology and A Capella Choir, among others. Students do tend to be very prone towards cliques, but most groups get along relatively well.There is very heavy support for the basketball and soccer teams specifically, but very little recognition for liberal arts such as knowledge bowl and theater, although they are well populated programs.... Read 127 reviews

• grade A

• Students 321

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1