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Best Broomfield County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,867 students in Broomfield County, CO (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,495 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Broomfield County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%). Broomfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
The top-ranked public schools in Broomfield County, CO are Jefferson Academy Secondary, Stargate Charter School and Legacy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broomfield County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Broomfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Broomfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 7-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Legacy High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 West 136th Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13770 Broadlands Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5780
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Broomfield High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Eagle Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Thunder Vista P-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3461 Preble Creek Parkway
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 972-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Kohl Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 West 10th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Creek K-8 School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 Aspen Creek Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5851 West 115th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 982-3105
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1035 Birch
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 West 135th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12401 Perry Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Emerald St
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Broomfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1555 Daphne Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13200 Westlake Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy
Charter School
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 438-6985
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Broomfield County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Broomfield County, CO include Jefferson Academy Secondary, Stargate Charter School and Legacy High School. Broomfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public schools are located in Broomfieldunty?
18 public schools are located in Broomfieldunty.
What percentage of students in Broomfieldunty go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Broomfieldunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Broomfieldunty?
Broomfieldunty public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Broomfieldunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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