| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek School District 5 | Denver | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 52,392 | 70 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Denver County School District 1 | Denver | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 87,883 | 203 | PK–12 | 29 |
How Denver County compares
Together they enroll 140,275 students across 273 schools. The largest is Denver County School District 1 with 87,883 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Denver County, Colorado
Denver County has 2 public school districts covering 30 zip codes. The top-rated district in Denver County is Cherry Creek School District 5 (9/10). 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 Denver County, CO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Denver 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 Denver County, CO?
Of the districts serving Denver County, Cherry Creek School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.