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)4 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)16 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 3,089 students at Cherokee Trail 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.

Ponderosa Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1885 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012

Polton Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2985 South Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80014

Sagebrush Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

14700 East Temple Place, Aurora, CO 80015

Village East Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1433 South Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80012

Prairie Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12600 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

Smoky Hill High School

publichighGrade 9-12

16100 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, CO 80015

12400 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

Fox Ridge Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

26301 East Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016

Liberty Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

21500 East Dry Creek Road, Aurora, CO 80016

Cherokee Trail High School

publichighGrade 9-12

25901 Arapahoe Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016

Coyote Hills Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

24605 E Davies Way, Aurora, CO 80016

Highline Community Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

11000 East Exposition, Aurora, CO 80012

Buffalo Trail Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

24300 East Progress Drive, Aurora, CO 80016

Pine Ridge Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016

The Journey Preschool

publicelementaryPK-PK

4360 S. Pitkin Street, Aurora, CO 80015

Woodland Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

7795 South Blackstone Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016

Infinity Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

25100 E Belleview Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016

Fox Hollow Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

6363 South Waco Street, Aurora, CO 80116

Black Forest Hills Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

25233 E. Glasgow Dr, Aurora, CO 80016

publicelementaryPK-PK

5436 South Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015

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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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