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Best Aurora Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 27,229 students in Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO are Grandview High School, Cherokee Trail High School and Eaglecrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Aurora, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is William Smith High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Aurora, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Overland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
William Smith High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Gateway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Aurora Central Campus
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11700 East 11th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Gr: PK-12 | 2,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Gr: 6-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Charter School
2540 North Scranton Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 9-11 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO include Grandview High School, Cherokee Trail High School and Eaglecrest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora?
18 public high schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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