Public schools in Commerce City, CO
25 open public schools with an address in Commerce City, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,672
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
7
0 virtual
An overview of Commerce City public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Commerce City, CO: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,672 students, an average of 464 per school. The largest campus is Adams City High School (1,500 students), and the largest elementary school is Landmark Academy at Reunion (758).
School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Commerce City 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 18.1:1, 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 7 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Commerce City
Elementary schools in Commerce City
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsup Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 492 | 16.2:1 | |
| Capstone Academy School District 27J · Charter | KG–06 | — | — | |
| Central Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 421 | 16.9:1 | |
| Community Leadership Academy State Charter School Institute · Charter | PK–05 | 316 | 24.5:1 | |
| Dupont Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 488 | 15.8:1 | |
| Kemp Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 517 | 16.6:1 | |
| Landmark Academy at Reunion School District 27J · Charter | KG–08 | 758 | 22.7:1 | |
| Monaco Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 434 | 15.8:1 | |
| Reunion Elementary School School District 27J | PK–05 | 742 | 18.6:1 | |
| Rose Hill Elementary School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–06 | 315 | 14.2:1 | |
| Second Creek Elementary School School District 27J | PK–05 | 697 | 18.4:1 | |
| Southlawn Elementary School School District 27J | PK–05 | 673 | 21.8:1 | |
| Turnberry Elementary School District 27J | PK–05 | 742 | 17.8:1 | |
| University Prep - Commerce City State Charter School Institute · Charter | PK–KG | 24 | — |
Middle schools in Commerce City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City Middle School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | 08–08 | 296 | 12:1 | |
| Kearney Middle School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | 08–08 | 397 | 13.4:1 | |
| Otho E Stuart Middle School School District 27J | 06–08 | 794 | 18.3:1 | |
| Summit Heights Junior High School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | 07–07 | — | — | |
| Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School State Charter School Institute · Charter | 06–08 | 166 | 28.4:1 |
High schools in Commerce City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | 09–12 | 1,500 | 20:1 | |
| Lester R Arnold High School School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo · Alternative School | 09–12 | 184 | 20.4:1 | |
| The STEAD School School District 27J · Charter | 09–12 | 421 | 20.6:1 | |
| Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School State Charter School Institute · Charter | 09–12 | 118 | 13.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Commerce City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred L Sanville Preschool School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–PK | 33 | 33:1 | |
| Stars Early Learning Center School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo | PK–PK | 144 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.3%
- Hispanic71.4%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Commerce City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,672 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Commerce City
How many public schools are in Commerce City, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Commerce City: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,672 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Commerce City?
Schools with an address in Commerce City belong to 3 education agencies, led by School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo (13 schools), School District 27J (8 schools), State Charter School Institute (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Commerce City?
Adams City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Commerce City, with 1,500 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Commerce City?
Yes. 7 of the 25 public schools in Commerce City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Capstone Academy, Community Leadership Academy, Landmark Academy at Reunion. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Commerce City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Commerce City public schools is 18.1:1, 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 Commerce City 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