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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Colorado

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

Total Schools

173

public schools

Total Enrollment

80,552

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson 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

Jefferson County has one district entry in this county file: Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 15 listed communities. LAKEWOOD has the most listed schools, with 53 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 105 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 29 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 27 charter, 10 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

18 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

173

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

80,552

170 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

27

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary105
Middle24
High34
Other10

1 School District in Jefferson County

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

162 schools
75,327 students enrolled

173 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 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 173 matching schools

Astravo Online Academy High School

Byers School District No. 32J

LAKEWOOD, 80228 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12CharterVirtual2,134 students

Lakewood High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, 80215 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,885 students

Ralston Valley Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

ARVADA, 80005 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,843 students

Arvada West High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

ARVADA, 80004 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,840 students

Chatfield High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LITTLETON, 80127 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,784 students

Columbine High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LITTLETON, 80123 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,686 students

Bear Creek High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, 80227 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,431 students

Golden High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

GOLDEN, 80401 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,416 students

Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LITTLETON, 80127 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,338 students

Standley Lake High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

WESTMINSTER, 80021 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,180 students

Pomona High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

ARVADA, 80005 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,132 students

D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

DENVER, 80235 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,125 students

Green Mountain High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, 80228 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,085 students

Alameda International Junior/Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, 80232 / City: Midsize

Profile7–12High1,062 students

Three Creeks K-8

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

ARVADA, 80007 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–8Primary1,026 students

Wheat Ridge High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

WHEAT RIDGE, 80033 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High970 students

Drake Junior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

ARVADA, 80002 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle957 students

Evergreen High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

EVERGREEN, 80439 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High954 students

Bear Creek K-8 School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, 80227 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–8Primary931 students

Summit Ridge Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LITTLETON, 80127 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle909 students

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson 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 Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 173 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 18 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 Jefferson County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 22/100

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.