What types of schools are available in Boulder, Colorado?

Boulder, 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 Boulder, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Boulder, Colorado?

There are 30 schools in Boulder, Colorado, serving 13,104 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Boulder?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Boulder, 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 30 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

13,104

Total Students

Across Boulder

16.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

30 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

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)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 622 students at Williamsburg Academy Of Colorado.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Nevin Platt Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6096 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80303

6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303

Mapleton Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

840 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304

Boulder Prep Charter High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

5075 Chaparral Court #1, Boulder, CO 80301

Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies

publicelementaryK-5

3995 East Aurora Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303

Summit Middle Charter School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

4655 Hanover Avenue, Boulder, CO 80305

High Peaks Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

3995 East Aurora Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303

New Vista High School

publichighGrade 9-12

700 20Th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

University Hill Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

956 16Th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Whittier Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

2008 Pine Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Arapahoe Ridge High School

publichighGrade 9-12

6600 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303

Community Montessori School

publicmiddlePK-6

805 Gillaspie Dr, Boulder, CO 80305

Southern Hills Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1500 Knox Drive, Boulder, CO 80305

Mesa Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1575 Lehigh Street, Boulder, CO 80305

Williamsburg Academy Of Colorado

publichighGrade 6-12

1942 Broadway Street Ste 314C, Boulder, CO 80302

Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park

publicelementaryPK-5

3740 Martin Drive, Boulder, CO 80305

Heatherwood Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

7750 Concord Drive, Boulder, CO 80301

Foothill Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

1001 Hawthorne Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304

Flatirons Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

1150 7Th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Boulder

Boulder, Colorado is home to 30 schools serving over 13,104 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 Boulder, Colorado?

There are 30 schools in Boulder, serving 13,104 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Boulder?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Boulder 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 Boulder?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Boulder is 16.3:1.

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