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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Arvada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 17,268 students in Arvada, CO (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,844 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Arvada, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arvada, CO are West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Arvada, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Gr: K-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Vanderhoof Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6420 Urban
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Pomona Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 6-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8448 Otis Drive
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Arvada High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell Early Learning Center
6500 Oat Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Gr: 4-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Arvada, CO include West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arvada?
29 public schools are located in Arvada.
What percentage of students in Arvada go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Arvada are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?

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