Public schools in Lakewood, CO
39 open public schools with an address in Lakewood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
39
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,281
39 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Lakewood public schools
The federal directory lists 39 public schools in Lakewood, CO: 20 elementary, 4 middle, 12 high, 3 combined or other. The 39 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,281 students, an average of 469 per school. The largest campus is Lakewood High School (1,735 students), and the largest elementary school is Bear Creek K-8 School (863).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. 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 15:1, 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 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 14 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 14 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% 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 Lakewood
Elementary schools in Lakewood
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–08 | 774 | 17.2:1 | |
| Bear Creek K-8 School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–08 | 863 | 17.3:1 | |
| Belmar School of Integrated Arts Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 293 | 16.1:1 | |
| Deane Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 341 | 13:1 | |
| Dennison Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–06 | 575 | 21.6:1 | |
| Devinny Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 505 | 18:1 | |
| Eiber Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 255 | 13.2:1 | |
| Foothills Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 363 | 13.1:1 | |
| Green Gables Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 315 | 15.8:1 | |
| Hutchinson Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 328 | 14.7:1 | |
| Jefferson County Open Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 236 | 14.3:1 | |
| Kendrick Lakes Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 443 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lasley Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–06 | 576 | 15.2:1 | |
| Patterson International School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 346 | 15:1 | |
| Rooney Ranch Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 492 | 16.8:1 | |
| Rose Stein International Elementary Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 336 | 14.5:1 | |
| Slater Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 280 | 12.9:1 | |
| South Lakewood Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 393 | 14.7:1 | |
| Stober Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 348 | 15.8:1 | |
| Westgate Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 305 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lakewood
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmody Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 550 | 16.9:1 | |
| Creighton Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 741 | 16:1 | |
| Dunstan Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 798 | 18.3:1 | |
| Manning Options School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 685 | 21.2:1 |
High schools in Lakewood
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addenbrooke Classical Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | 09–12 | 191 | 12.3:1 | |
| Alameda International Junior/Senior High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 1,002 | 15:1 | |
| Bear Creek High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,344 | 19.1:1 | |
| Brady Exploration School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 294 | 16.5:1 | |
| Green Mountain High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,071 | 20.1:1 | |
| Jeffco Transition Services School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Alternative School | 11–12 | 116 | 11.6:1 | |
| Jefferson County Open Secondary Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 315 | 15:1 | |
| Lakewood High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,735 | 18.9:1 | |
| Longview High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 20 | 4.4:1 | |
| McLain Community High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 349 | 10.6:1 | |
| New America School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 74 | 20.2:1 | |
| Warren Tech Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 32 | 3.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lakewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JeffCo Remote Learning Program Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Virtual | KG–12 | 399 | 12.2:1 | |
| Miller Special Education Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 97 | 5.1:1 | |
| Sobesky Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Special Education School | KG–12 | 101 | 6.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.7%
- Hispanic39.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 39 Lakewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,281 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lakewood
How many public schools are in Lakewood, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 39 open public schools with a location address in Lakewood: 20 elementary, 4 middle, 12 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 18,281 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lakewood?
All listed public schools with an address in Lakewood belong to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lakewood?
Lakewood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lakewood, with 1,735 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lakewood?
Yes. 3 of the 39 public schools in Lakewood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Addenbrooke Classical Academy, Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School, New America School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lakewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lakewood public schools is 15:1, 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 Lakewood 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