| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Valley School District RE-2 | Rollinsville | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 28,485 | 56 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gilpin County School District RE-1 | Black Hawk | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 408 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Gilpin County compares
Together they enroll 28,893 students across 58 schools. The largest is Boulder Valley School District RE-2 with 28,485 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Gilpin County, Colorado
Gilpin County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gilpin County is Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (10/10). 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 Gilpin County, CO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County, CO?
Of the districts serving Gilpin County, Boulder Valley School District RE-2 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.