Public schools in Centennial, CO
24 open public schools with an address in Centennial, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,350
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Centennial public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Centennial, CO: 17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,350 students, an average of 598 per school. The largest campus is Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students), and the largest elementary school is Ford Elementary (653).
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Centennial 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 15.2:1, similar to 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 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 28% 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 Centennial
Elementary schools in Centennial
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Crossing Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 569 | 16.3:1 | |
| Creekside Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 567 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ford Elementary Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 653 | 17.4:1 | |
| Gudy Gaskill Elementary Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 508 | 15:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 302 | 13.2:1 | |
| Heritage Heights Academy Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah · Charter | KG–08 | 539 | 16.3:1 | |
| Homestead Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 334 | 14.8:1 | |
| Hopkins Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | PK–05 | 372 | 15:1 | |
| Lois Lenski Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 509 | 18.6:1 | |
| Mountain Vista Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 568 | 14.8:1 | |
| Peakview Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 447 | 14.4:1 | |
| Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 518 | 15.4:1 | |
| Sandburg Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 495 | 20.2:1 | |
| Timberline Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 478 | 14.9:1 | |
| Trails West Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 425 | 14.7:1 | |
| Walnut Hills Community Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 342 | 14.1:1 | |
| Willow Creek Elementary School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 462 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Centennial
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Middle School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 781 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Centennial
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,748 | 22.5:1 | |
| Cherry Creek Elevation Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah · Virtual | 06–12 | 248 | 7.5:1 | |
| Eaglecrest High School Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 09–12 | 2,851 | 20.5:1 | |
| Endeavor Academy Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah · Alternative School | 09–12 | 262 | 11.4:1 | |
| Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah · Alternative School | 05–12 | 36 | 5.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Centennial
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village ECE Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | PK–PK | 336 | 66.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.3%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black8.1%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Centennial schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,350 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Centennial
How many public schools are in Centennial, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Centennial: 17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,350 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Centennial?
Schools with an address in Centennial belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah (16 schools), Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe (8 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Centennial?
Eaglecrest High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Centennial, with 2,851 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Centennial?
Yes. 1 of the 24 public schools in Centennial are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Heritage Heights Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Centennial schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Centennial public schools is 15.2:1, similar to 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 Centennial 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