Public schools in Greeley, CO
31 open public schools with an address in Greeley, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,885
30 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
5
1 virtual
An overview of Greeley public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Greeley, CO: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 10 high, 3 combined or other. The 30 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,885 students, an average of 663 per school. The largest campus is Greeley West High School (1,936 students), and the largest elementary school is Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering (1,127).
GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta operates the most schools here (28), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 18.2:1, 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 5 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 7 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 13 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 Greeley
Elementary schools in Greeley
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–08 | 876 | 17.1:1 | |
| Fred Tjardes School of Innovation GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–08 | 124 | 77.5:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–05 | 508 | 17:1 | |
| James Madison STEAM Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–08 | 768 | 19.7:1 | |
| Maplewood Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–05 | 544 | 17.6:1 | |
| Martinez Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–05 | 469 | 15.6:1 | |
| Meeker Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–05 | 475 | 17.2:1 | |
| Monfort Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–05 | 373 | 17.4:1 | |
| S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | KG–08 | 932 | 19:1 | |
| Salida del Sol Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Charter | KG–08 | 654 | 17.1:1 | |
| Scott Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–05 | 566 | 19.4:1 | |
| Shawsheen Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–05 | 405 | 16.3:1 | |
| Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–08 | 1,127 | 22.2:1 | |
| West Ridge Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Charter | KG–08 | 329 | 15.8:1 | |
| Winograd K-8 Elementary School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | PK–08 | 691 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in Greeley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Middle School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 564 | 18.4:1 | |
| Franklin Middle School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 367 | 16:1 | |
| Heath Middle School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 499 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Greeley
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial BOCES High School Centennial BOCES · Alternative School | 11–12 | 82 | 19:1 | |
| Early College Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 293 | 281.7:1 | |
| Greeley Central High School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 1,507 | 21.3:1 | |
| Greeley West High School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 1,936 | 21.1:1 | |
| Innovative Connections High School Centennial BOCES · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 40 | 20:1 | |
| Jefferson High School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Alternative School | 09–12 | 614 | 16.7:1 | |
| Northridge High School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 1,322 | 20:1 | |
| Platte Valley Academy Division of Youth Services · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Platte Valley Youth Services Center GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Alternative School | 05–12 | 14 | — | |
| Union Colony Preparatory School GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Charter | 06–12 | 333 | 20.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Greeley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 6 Online Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Virtual | KG–12 | 257 | 14.3:1 | |
| Frontier Charter Academy GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Charter | KG–12 | 1,432 | 20.8:1 | |
| University Schools GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta · Charter | KG–12 | 1,784 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.8%
- Hispanic64.3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Greeley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,885 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greeley
How many public schools are in Greeley, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Greeley: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 10 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 19,885 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greeley?
Schools with an address in Greeley belong to 3 education agencies, led by GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta (28 schools), Centennial BOCES (2 schools), Division of Youth Services (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 Greeley?
Greeley West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greeley, with 1,936 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greeley?
Yes. 5 of the 31 public schools in Greeley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Frontier Charter Academy, Salida del Sol Academy, Union Colony Preparatory School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greeley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greeley public schools is 18.2:1, 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 Greeley 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.
Nearby Colorado cities
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