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

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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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)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 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 2,078 students at Rangeview High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Dalton Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

17401 East Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

Laredo Child Development Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

1420 Laredo St, Aurora, CO 80011

472 South Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80012

Rangeview High School

publichighGrade 9-12

17599 East Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

Aurora Academy Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

10251 East 1St Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

Side Creek Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

19191 East Iliff Pl, Aurora, CO 80013

Lotus School For Excellence

charter schoolhighK-12

11001-A East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

Murphy Creek K-8 School

publicmiddlePK-8

1400 S Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora, CO 80018

Global Village Academy Aurora

charter schoolmiddleK-8

16401 E Alameda Dr, Aurora, CO 80017

3200 S Jericho Way, Aurora, CO 80013

Meadowood Child Development Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

3333 South Norfork Way, Aurora, CO 80013

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

450 S Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80017

Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

publicmiddlePK-8

24551 East 1St Avenue, Aurora, CO 80018

Jamaica Child Development Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

800 Jamaica Street, Aurora, CO 80010

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

publichighGrade 9-12

24500 East 6Th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80018

Aps Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site

publicelementaryPK-PK

812 N Jamaica Street, Aurora, CO 80010

Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

10455 East 25Th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010

Edna And John W. Mosley P-8

publicmiddlePK-8

55 North Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011

Vanguard Classical School - East

charter schoolhighK-12

17101 East Ohio Drive, Aurora, CO 80017

Vega Collegiate Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1345 Macon Street, Aurora, CO 80010

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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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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