What types of schools are available in Aurora, Colorado?

Aurora, Colorado offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Aurora, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Aurora, Colorado?

There are 105 schools in Aurora, Colorado, serving 73,720 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Aurora?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Aurora, Colorado, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 105 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

105

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

73,720

Total Students

Across Aurora

17.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

105 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,297 students at Smoky Hill High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Sky Ranch Academy

publicmiddleK-8

849 N Carrie Street, Aurora, CO 80018

12400 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

Smoky Hill High School

publichighGrade 9-12

16100 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, CO 80015

Prairie Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12600 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

Village East Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1433 South Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80012

Sagebrush Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

14700 East Temple Place, Aurora, CO 80015

Polton Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2985 South Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80014

Ponderosa Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1885 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012

Independence Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

4700 South Memphis Street, Aurora, CO 80015

Mission Viejo Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3855 South Alicia Parkway, Aurora, CO 80013

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5000 South Laredo Street, Aurora, CO 80015

Eastridge Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

11777 East Wesley Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014

Thunder Ridge Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5250 South Picadilly Street, Aurora, CO 80015

Arrowhead Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

19100 East Bates Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013

Aps Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site

publicelementaryPK-PK

812 N Jamaica Street, Aurora, CO 80010

Vanguard Classical School - East

charter schoolhighK-12

17101 East Ohio Drive, Aurora, CO 80017

Edna And John W. Mosley P-8

publicmiddlePK-8

55 North Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011

Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

10455 East 25Th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010

Vega Collegiate Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1345 Macon Street, Aurora, CO 80010

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

publichighGrade 9-12

24500 East 6Th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80018

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Aurora

Aurora, Colorado is home to 105 schools serving over 73,720 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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aurora, Colorado?

There are 105 schools in Aurora, serving 73,720 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Aurora?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Aurora include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Aurora?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Aurora is 17.5:1.

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