For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 18,117 students in Arvada, CO (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,652 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Arvada, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO are West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arvada, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16650 West 72nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-5649
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #33.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #88.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Rank: #99.
Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 West 76th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0260
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Vanderhoof Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5875 Routt Court
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2744
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1414.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1515.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #1616.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1717.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6420 Urban
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1818.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1919.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2020.
Pomona High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #2121.
Fitzmorris Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 346 students
Rank: #2424.
Moore Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2525.
Parr Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2626.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 6-12
| 251 students
Rank: #2727.
Doral Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-11
| 168 students
Rank: #2828.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #2929.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #3030.
Arvada High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Little Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8448 Otis Drive
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0310
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #3333.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #3434.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #3535.
Arvada K-8
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
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Arvada, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Arvada, CO include West Woods Elementary School, Ralston Valley Senior High School and Meiklejohn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arvada, CO?
37 public schools are located in Arvada, CO.
What percentage of students in Arvada, CO go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Arvada, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada, CO?
Arvada, CO public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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