These are some of the top-rated public schools in Denver based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Denver at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Denver County 1 School District
87,883 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 216 schools -
Jeffco Public Schools
75,327 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 156 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
52,392 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 71 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
38,135 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 66 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
35,747 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
7,088 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Westminster 50 School District
8,004 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 5 schools -
Sheridan 2 School District
1,125 students | ENGLEWOOD, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1 School District
390 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Denver
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Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
Fantastic school where students are celebrated for being curious. Great academics and culture.
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The Logan School for Creative Learning
Parent / Guardian
June 12, 2025
The administration at this school is beyond appalling. they do not protect kids from bullying and are unresponsive to emails. They do not support parents or students when help is really needed. We... More
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Denver School Of The Arts
Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2025
Avoid this school at all costs. It used to be good. It has become awful. Classrooms are packed with too many students for even a good teacher to manage. Bullying is rampant and even by teachers and... More
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Denver Green School
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