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Denver metro district guide

Jeffco Public Schools

Lakewood · Golden · Arvada · Wheat Ridge

Academic reference order#5

Enrollment & assignment

Each address has assigned neighborhood schools within an articulation area. EnrollJeffco also allows families to choice-enroll at another district, option, or charter school.

What makes it different

A geographically broad west-metro district spanning dense suburbs, established cities, and foothill communities.

GreatSchools 8+ snapshot

Schools currently appearing at 8/10 or above

  • Fairmount Elementary8+
  • Mitchell Elementary8+
  • Kyffin Elementary8+
  • Ralston Elementary8+
  • Dennison Elementary8+
  • The Manning School8+
  • D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High8+
  • Golden High 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

  • Addenbrooke Classical Academy
  • Collegiate Academy
  • Compass Montessori
  • Doral Academy
  • Excel Academy
  • Jefferson Academy Elementary
  • Jefferson Academy Secondary
  • Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
  • The Summit Academy
  • Lincoln Academy
  • Montessori Peaks Academy
  • Mountain Phoenix Schools
  • New America School
  • Rocky Mountain Academy
  • Rocky Mountain Deaf School
  • Two Roads Charter School
  • Woodrow Wilson Academy
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.