Public schools in Broomfield, CO
17 open public schools with an address in Broomfield, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,316
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Broomfield public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Broomfield, CO: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,316 students, an average of 724 per school. The largest campus is Legacy High School (2,052 students), and the largest elementary school is Aspen Creek K-8 School (844).
Adams 12 Five Star Schools operates the most schools here (8), and 3 regular districts have at least one Broomfield campus. 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 17:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Broomfield
Elementary schools in Broomfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Creek K-8 School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–08 | 844 | 18:1 | |
| Birch Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 299 | 15.2:1 | |
| Centennial Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 293 | 13:1 | |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 392 | 16:1 | |
| Emerald Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 383 | 14.2:1 | |
| Jefferson Academy Elementary Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–06 | 737 | 15.9:1 | |
| Kohl Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 273 | 17:1 | |
| Meridian Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 525 | 17.5:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 16.4:1 | |
| Thunder Vista P-8 Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–08 | 725 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Broomfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Heights Middle School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 06–08 | 490 | 16.6:1 | |
| Westlake Middle School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 06–08 | 853 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in Broomfield
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield High School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 09–12 | 1,693 | 21.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Academy Secondary Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | 07–12 | 696 | 18.1:1 | |
| Legacy High School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 09–12 | 2,052 | 21.1:1 | |
| Summit Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | 09–12 | 66 | 30.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Broomfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Ridge Academy Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 1,478 | 19.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Broomfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,316 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Broomfield
How many public schools are in Broomfield, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Broomfield: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,316 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Broomfield?
Schools with an address in Broomfield belong to 3 education agencies, led by Adams 12 Five Star Schools (8 schools), Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 (6 schools), Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Broomfield?
Legacy High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Broomfield, with 2,052 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Broomfield?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in Broomfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Jefferson Academy Elementary, Jefferson Academy Secondary, Prospect Ridge Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Broomfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Broomfield public schools is 17:1, 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 Broomfield 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