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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Aurora Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 113 public schools serving 79,691 students in Aurora, CO (there are 24 private schools, serving 4,826 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Aurora, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, CO are Aurora Quest K-8, Grandview High School and Altitude Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Aurora, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Grandview High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Trail High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25901 Arapahoe Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Trails West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Heritage Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Eaglecrest High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Fox Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26301 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Falcon Creek Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6100 South Genoa Street
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Smoky Hill High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Peakview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Infinity Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25100 E Belleview Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3131.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Sky Vista Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, CO include Aurora Quest K-8, Grandview High School and Altitude Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
113 public schools are located in Aurora.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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