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Best Schools in Golden, Colorado
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
7,257
Total Students
Across Golden
15.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Golden View Classical Academy
charter schoolhighK-12
601 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
737
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
publicmiddlePK-8
11719 Ranch Elsie Road, Golden, CO 80403
0
Rating
Students
59
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bell Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1001 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
774
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairmount Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
15975 West 50Th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
0
Rating
Students
601
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Golden High School
publichighGrade 9-12
701 24Th Street, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
1,469
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kyffin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
205 North Flora Way, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
503
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maple Grove Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3085 Alkire Street, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mitchell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
200 Rubey Drive, Golden, CO 80403
0
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ralston Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
25856 Columbine Glen, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Welchester Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
13000 West 10Th Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shelton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
4441 Salvia Street, Golden, CO 80403
0
Rating
Students
425
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Free Horizon Montessori
publicmiddlePK-8
15920 W 10Th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson Campus
publichighGrade 6-9
1200 Johnson Road, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jeffco Virtual Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #27, Golden, CO 80401
0
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Golden
Golden, Colorado is home to 15 schools serving over 7,257 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)3
Moderate (15-20:1)11
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,469 students at Golden High School
- Best ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden, Colorado?
There are 15 schools in Golden, serving 7,257 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Golden?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Golden?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Golden is 15.4:1.