Public schools in Arvada, CO
29 open public schools with an address in Arvada, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,268
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Arvada public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Arvada, CO: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,268 students, an average of 595 per school. The largest campus is Arvada West High School (1,923 students), and the largest elementary school is Three Creeks K-8 (1,050).
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 operates the most schools here (27), and 2 regular districts have at least one Arvada campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Arvada
Elementary schools in Arvada
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Academy Charter School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | KG–08 | 445 | 14.4:1 | |
| Foster Dual Language PK-8 Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–08 | 454 | 16:1 | |
| Fremont Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 268 | 14:1 | |
| Hackberry Hill Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 430 | 17.8:1 | |
| Lawrence Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 412 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Charter Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–08 | 824 | 17.5:1 | |
| Little Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 310 | 14.9:1 | |
| Meiklejohn Elementary Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 521 | 17.2:1 | |
| Secrest Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 334 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sierra Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 493 | 17.6:1 | |
| Stott Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 288 | 13.8:1 | |
| Swanson Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 283 | 14.3:1 | |
| Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 364 | 17.2:1 | |
| Three Creeks K-8 Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–08 | 1,050 | 17.5:1 | |
| Van Arsdale Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 492 | 17.7:1 | |
| Vanderhoof Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 403 | 14:1 | |
| Warder Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 432 | 16.7:1 | |
| Weber Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 312 | 14.3:1 | |
| West Woods Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 542 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Arvada
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Junior High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 1,002 | 19.7:1 | |
| North Arvada Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 464 | 17.4:1 | |
| Oberon Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 704 | 19.5:1 | |
| Prospect Academy State Charter School Institute · Charter | 04–08 | 94 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Arvada
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 754 | 19.1:1 | |
| Arvada West High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,923 | 21.6:1 | |
| Pomona Junior/Senior High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–12 | 1,252 | 17.6:1 | |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,875 | 21.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arvada
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Early Learning Center Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–PK | 198 | 16.5:1 | |
| Two Roads Charter School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–12 | 345 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.4%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Arvada schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,268 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arvada
How many public schools are in Arvada, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Arvada: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,268 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arvada?
Schools with an address in Arvada belong to 3 education agencies, led by Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (27 schools), State Charter School Institute (1 school), Westminster Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Arvada?
Arvada West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Arvada, with 1,923 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Arvada?
Yes. 4 of the 29 public schools in Arvada are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Academy Charter School, Lincoln Charter Academy, Prospect Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Arvada schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arvada public schools is 17.2:1, higher than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Arvada guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities