Top Rated Schools in This State

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Colorado based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Colorado at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

Academic Summary

Are the schools in Colorado offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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Reviews From Schools in Colorado

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Parent / Guardian
September 14, 2025
As a parent, I was shocked to learn that my child may have been exposed to asbestos in school buildings. Families were never informed, even though leadership and the Board have long been aware of... More
Review for The Colorado Springs School
Parent / Guardian
September 14, 2025
I’m a retired finance executive and grandparent helping pay tuition here. Anyone can verify the school’s IRS 990 filings (EIN: 84-0517369) on ProPublica or IRS.gov — they show repeated operating... More
Review for The Colorado Springs School
Parent / Guardian
September 13, 2025
VMS has changed and not for the better. Academics are subpar. Graduates don’t matriculate to major colleges. VMS has always been able to attract talented teachers because of location. However, with... More
Review for Vail Mountain School