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Arapahoe County Public Schools

Arapahoe County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

163

public schools

Total Enrollment

105,348

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Arapahoe County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Arapahoe County has 6 district entries. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 70 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. AURORA has the most listed schools, with 92 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 97 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 17 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 16 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

23 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

163

in Arapahoe County

Reported Enrollment

105,348

163 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

16

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary97
Middle24
High27
Other15

6 School Districts in Arapahoe County

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

70 schools
52,392 students

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

22 schools
13,450 students

Byers School District No. 32J

10 schools
5,671 students

Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe

9 schools
2,441 students

Sheridan School District No. 2

5 schools
1,125 students

Deer Trail School District No. 26J

2 schools
325 students

163 Public Schools in Arapahoe County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 23 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 163 matching schools

Cherry Creek High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 80111 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,797 students

Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

CENTENNIAL, 80015 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,093 students

Cherokee Trail High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80016 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,924 students

Grandview High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80016 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,774 students

Smoky Hill High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80015 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,252 students

Overland High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80012 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,109 students

Aurora Central Campus

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80010 / City: Large

ProfilePK–12Other2,084 students

Rangeview High School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80013 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,051 students

Arapahoe High School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

CENTENNIAL, 80122 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,820 students

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80018 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,795 students

Heritage High School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

LITTLETON, 80120 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,754 students

Hinkley High School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80011 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,687 students

Gateway High School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80012 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,564 students

Prairie Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80012 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,383 students

Campus Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 80111 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,331 students

Littleton High School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

LITTLETON, 80121 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,224 students

Thunder Ridge Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80015 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,152 students

Fox Ridge Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

AURORA, 80016 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,077 students

West Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 80121 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,062 students

Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

AURORA, 80018 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,037 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

3 more profiles

Arapahoe County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Arapahoe County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Arapahoe County public school directory?

The directory lists 163 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Arapahoe County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Arapahoe County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Arapahoe County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 23 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Arapahoe County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Arapahoe County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Arapahoe County Education OverviewCounty school score: 41/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.