2020 Best Schools in LakewoodAbout this List

Colorado Academy

• Private School
• Denver, CO
• PK, K-12
• 38 reviews

Parent: CA offers the best education to students! The faculty and staff are exceptional and care about the well-being of the students they teach. The grounds and buildings at CA are top notch too! You will not find a better place for your child to learn and grow. CA teaches students empathy, grit, cultural competence, collaboration, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, courage and kindness. Students that graduate from CA go off into the world and contribute to their communities in amazing ways.
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• A+

• 992 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 7-12
• 213 reviews

Senior: If you are a hardworking student, love study and eager to go to college, D’Evelyn high School is definitely for you! The teachers are no nonsense and are very helpful. The school has closed campus, and safety is also the top priority at D’Evelyn. School counselors are always ready to help students. Not only in academics, but in many sports, music and arts, D’Evelyn students thrive with hardworking, positive attitudes, and fun. Most D’Evelyn parents are very supportive to the students and the school. There are many activities and clubs that students can participate and enjoy, and they are super good for easing the stress from rigorous academic programs.
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• A+

• 1,025 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakewood High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 492 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience in LHS. The teachers are very supportive and the school spirit and student involvement are amazing!
There are plenty of clubs and activities for every student, and if there isn't, the administration team makes the process of creating your own club very easy.
The academic program has been one of my favorite things from LHS. The teachers put a lot of effort into their classes, and the IB diploma program and AP courses help prepare every student for college!
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• A+

• 2,116 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Denver Christian School

• Private School
• Lakewood, CO
• PK, K-12
• 45 reviews

Parent: We have had all four of our children in public and private schools over the years, and this by far has been the best experience of any of the schools. Our oldest son has blossomed since transferring to DC as a Sophomore in High School. He was welcomed immediately by his peers and made to feel an important part of the school community by teachers, coaches, and parents. Having this kind of culture and environment saved him from surviving instead of thriving in a big school environment. The following year we enrolled our 6th grade daughter in the Middle School and we couldn't be happier with her experience either. She has participated in class trips, mission days, choir, band, cross country, soccer, and volleyball since coming to DC. The teachers, coaches and administrators all know her by her name and encourage her everyday. Not to mention the most important thing of all! They pray for her and talk to her about her faith in Jesus Christ. Amazing!
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• A

• 410 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Devinny Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A

• 554 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dennison Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A

• 625 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manning Options School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 7-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Manning has the most amazing teachers! They generally care for their students and are involved outside of the classroom, like music related, sports, you name it and they are there! The academics are outstanding! Our teachers really prepare us not only for high school, but also college. The have very high and rigours expectations for their students. You are never bored in class and have a variety of classes to choose from!
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• A

• 443 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbine High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 347 reviews

Senior: My experience at Columbine High School has been one of inspiration and hard work. The community around pushes you to your absolute best, you represent Columbine with everything you do! The teachers and students build close connections to motivate you to accomplish your goals, and the students are very friendly. They're no cliques at Columbine, everybody is friends and can rely on one another to help. The Columbine community is one big close-knit family, through thick and thin we have each others backs, academically and emotionally. The will to learn at Columbine is quite inspiring for any new student or parent to observe. The tradition of excellence and community has been carried on and reflected by the people who leave there. Columbine is my home and I wouldn't trade my high school experience there for anywhere in the world.
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• A

• 1,708 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Summit Ridge Middle School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 7-8
• 7 reviews

Alum: I am so happy that I was able to go to Summit Ridge for middle school! To be quite honest, I enjoyed middle school a lot more than high school. Every single teacher I had cared for us as students and went the extra mile to help us out. I know that in the coming years I will remember the impact that each one of them made in my life. The school was clean, safe, and had a very welcoming environment as well. This school was awesome!
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• A-

• 725 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Red Rocks Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 323 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dakota Ridge Senior High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 253 reviews

Senior: I have absolutely loved Dakota ridge! Throughout the years, I’ve learned extreme amounts of knowledge and skills that I will use throughout my life. I played golf as well which was extremely useful in learning who I am as an individual and progressing throughout the years.
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• A-

• 1,527 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• PK, K-6
• 1 review

Parent: What a great expirience having my child in this school. Every single person from janitor to principal is making students fill welcomed, valued and important. Teachers are going above and beyond teaching our kids making sure no one is left behind. Thank you Kleks
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• A-

• 456 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rooney Ranch Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A-

• 575 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bell Middle School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 6-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: The staff and students are really nice and helpful. The consuelors are the best and helpful and the teachers help us learn the best and fun way Bell is amasing
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• A-

• 785 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Governor's Ranch Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6
• 5 reviews

Parent: Amazing school. Everything is planned perfectly and the best part is that everyone knows you and your kids there. The staff is very friendly.
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• A-

• 400 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ken Caryl Middle School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 7-8
• 1 review

Parent: It is nice to see staff members before and after school directing traffic to keep everyone safe.
Office staff very.helpful. teacher communication very good.
Website needs help though
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• A-

• 695 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Collegiate Academy of Colorado

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-12
• 61 reviews

Parent: This school is the BEST school that we’ve sent our daughter to. She loves it and actually wants and enjoys to go every day! The teachers have helped her in every way she’s needed and has helped her get to where she needs to be. The other schools didn’t give her the attention that she needed and here they do and she got to where she needed to be in less than half the first year she started.
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• A-

• 355 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson Academy

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-12
• 5 reviews

Senior: Through going to jefferson academy i have met some wondeful people that i can now call friends. I would recommend joining a club or sports team to really connect with other students and get a real feel for the school. Admin and the teachers are very strict when it comes to most things so one thing i would critique would be them not letting the kids be kids. I enjoyed almost all the teachers, they are all kind and there to help you succeed. The college classes that they offer are very helpful for receiving college credits for little to no money at all.
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• A-

• 912 Students
• 32:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson Academy Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6
• 33 reviews

Senior: Jefferson Academy is an excellent, local school that is designed to help your student get accepted into a college through numerous hours of tedious work and study; however, the teachers are not always there to help when it is needed. Additionally, the sports are just above average. The school is not that big which makes it an excellent place to make friends.
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• A-

• 720 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prospect Valley Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A-

• 498 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 253 reviews

Senior: This school has a sense of community that is unbeatable. Most of the staff (besides the few) really love their time at Golden and what they do. There is a wide array of both sports and clubs for every type of person. In many ways it also has the same struggles of other schools, but for the most part there in minimal bullying and a good support staff if needed. But I would say this is a great school!
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• A-

• 1,261 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green Mountain High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 199 reviews

Senior: I love the performing arts at GMHS and the German teachers! The language department is top-notch, including the availability of AP Spanish and German IV. Our performing arts directors are incredible and push us to be better at what we love. There are plenty of honors/AP and non-honors options to choose from. The one criticism I have is that the school pushes STEM to the detriment, sometimes, of students that are not STEM students. Other than that, the school has been great.
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• A-

• 1,142 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyffin Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A-

• 503 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stober Elementary School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• K-6

• A-

• 296 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson Academy High School

• Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
• 9-12
• 61 reviews

Senior: Jefferson Academy High School has been a great fit for me because of it's smaller size, the athletic programs and clubs, the teachers, coaches, and mostly the challenging curriculum. The rigorous curriculum along with the opportunities to take college classes has really helped me prepare for college. My counselor and teachers have been very helpful and care a lot about my education. I have also had the best soccer and track coaches anyone could ask for. Overall my Junior High and High School experience here at JA has been truly great.
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• A-

• 430 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio