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Denver metro district guide

Boulder Valley School District

Boulder · Louisville · Lafayette · Superior

Academic reference order#3

Enrollment & assignment

District residents are guaranteed a seat at the neighborhood school assigned to their household address. Choice Enrollment for another school uses a lottery and is not guaranteed.

What makes it different

The district crosses several municipalities and combines address-guaranteed neighborhood enrollment with a lottery-based choice system.

GreatSchools 8+ snapshot

Schools currently appearing at 8/10 or above

  • Bear Creek Elementary8+
  • Mesa Elementary8+
  • High Peaks Elementary8+
  • Superior Elementary8+
  • Eldorado K-88+
  • Louisville Middle School8+
  • Fairview High School8+
  • Peak to Peak Charter School8+
Ratings are a July 2026 public-data snapshot and may change. Recheck before applying or buying.

Charter schools

District-authorized or district-served charter schools

  • Boulder Prep Charter
  • Horizons K-8
  • Justice High School
  • Peak to Peak Charter School
  • Summit Middle Charter School
Charter seats are generally not guaranteed by home address and may require a separate application, priorities, or lottery.
Important

This order is a planning reference based on public academic indicators—not a declaration of “best” or “worst.” Schools within one district vary, and boundaries, ratings, programs, and admissions rules change.