| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Denver | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 35,747 | 55 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Strasburg School District 31J | Strasburg | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,209 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School District 27J | Commerce City | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 22,713 | 32 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bennett School District 29-J | Bennett | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,296 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Adams-Arapahoe School District 28J | Aurora | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 38,135 | 61 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mapleton School District 1 | Denver | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 7,088 | 20 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Westminster Public School District | Westminster | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 8,004 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Adams County School District 14 | Dupont | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 5,692 | 13 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Adams County compares
Together they enroll 119,884 students across 208 schools. The largest is Adams-Arapahoe School District 28J with 38,135 students. Districts here average 3.4/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Adams County, Colorado
Adams County has 8 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adams County is Adams 12 Five Star Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Adams County, CO?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Adams County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Adams County, CO?
Of the districts serving Adams County, Adams 12 Five Star Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.