Public schools in Littleton, CO
42 open public schools with an address in Littleton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,407
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Littleton public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Littleton, CO: 27 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,407 students, an average of 581 per school. The largest campus is Chatfield High School (1,808 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilder Elementary School (592).
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 operates the most schools here (25), and 3 regular districts have at least one Littleton 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 16.2:1, 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 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 6 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 Littleton
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Public school district
25 schools in Littleton · 144 total
Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Public school district
12 schools in Littleton · 20 total
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Public school district
5 schools in Littleton · 88 total
Elementary schools in Littleton
27| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Green Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 341 | 13.6:1 | |
| Blue Heron Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 325 | 13.5:1 | |
| Bradford K8 South Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–04 | 371 | 18.1:1 | |
| Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | PK–05 | 334 | 13.2:1 | |
| Columbine Hills Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 315 | 15.4:1 | |
| Coronado Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 384 | 16.1:1 | |
| Dutch Creek Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 286 | 14.8:1 | |
| Field Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 280 | 12.2:1 | |
| Governor's Ranch Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 458 | 16.3:1 | |
| Leawood Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–06 | 321 | 16.3:1 | |
| Little Raven Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 475 | 14.7:1 | |
| Littleton Academy Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe · Charter | KG–08 | 455 | 12.9:1 | |
| Littleton Prep Charter School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe · Charter | PK–08 | 498 | 13.7:1 | |
| Montessori Peaks Charter Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–08 | 444 | 15.7:1 | |
| Mortensen Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 260 | 14.1:1 | |
| Mount Carbon Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 367 | 15.6:1 | |
| Normandy Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 262 | 15.4:1 | |
| Powderhorn Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 522 | 16.1:1 | |
| Roxborough Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–02 | 368 | 17.1:1 | |
| Roxborough Intermediate Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 03–06 | 430 | 15.8:1 | |
| Runyon Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 423 | 16.5:1 | |
| Shaffer Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 497 | 17.7:1 | |
| Stony Creek Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 349 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ute Meadows Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 374 | 15.5:1 | |
| Westridge Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 400 | 17.4:1 | |
| Wildcat Mountain Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 423 | 14.8:1 | |
| Wilder Elementary School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | KG–05 | 592 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Littleton
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford K8 North Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 05–08 | 350 | 19.2:1 | |
| Deer Creek Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 541 | 19.7:1 | |
| Euclid Middle School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 631 | 16.2:1 | |
| Falcon Bluffs Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 567 | 19.9:1 | |
| Goddard Middle School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 575 | 16.2:1 | |
| John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 509 | 15:1 | |
| Ken Caryl Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 725 | 18.5:1 | |
| Rocky Heights Middle School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–08 | 1,129 | 18.8:1 | |
| Summit Ridge Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 851 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Littleton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,808 | 19.8:1 | |
| Columbine High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,710 | 20.7:1 | |
| Dakota Ridge Senior High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,277 | 19.4:1 | |
| Heritage High School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,748 | 22.4:1 | |
| Littleton High School Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 09–12 | 1,187 | 19.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Littleton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Academy of Colorado Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–12 | 245 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.3%
- Hispanic19%
- Black1.1%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 42 Littleton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,407 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Littleton
How many public schools are in Littleton, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Littleton: 27 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 24,407 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Littleton?
Schools with an address in Littleton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (25 schools), Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe (12 schools), Douglas County School District No. Re 1 (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Littleton?
Chatfield High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Littleton, with 1,808 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Littleton?
Yes. 4 of the 42 public schools in Littleton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Collegiate Academy of Colorado, Littleton Academy, Littleton Prep Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Littleton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Littleton public schools is 16.2:1, 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 Littleton 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