Public schools in Westminster, CO
31 open public schools with an address in Westminster, operated by 6 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
18,270
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
4
2 magnet · 6 virtual
An overview of Westminster public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Westminster, CO: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,270 students, an average of 589 per school. The largest campus is Westminster High School (2,010 students), and the largest elementary school is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School (933).
Westminster Public Schools operates the most schools here (10), and 4 regular districts have at least one Westminster campus, 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 17.8:1, 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 4 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 6 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Westminster
Westminster Public Schools
Public school district
10 schools in Westminster · 18 total
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Public school district
9 schools in Westminster · 144 total
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Public school district
5 schools in Westminster · 53 total
Education Reenvisioned BOCES
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Westminster · 10 total
State Charter School Institute
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Westminster · 48 total
Julesburg School District No. Re1
Public school district
1 school in Westminster · 3 total
Elementary schools in Westminster
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 310 | 18.2:1 | |
| Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 17.5:1 | |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School Education Reenvisioned BOCES · Virtual | KG–05 | 933 | 29.6:1 | |
| Colorado STEM Academy Westminster Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 415 | 19.2:1 | |
| Cotton Creek Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 455 | 15.2:1 | |
| Crown Pointe Charter Academy State Charter School Institute · Charter | KG–08 | 461 | 17.4:1 | |
| Doral Academy of Colorado Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | KG–08 | 168 | 15.1:1 | |
| Harris Park Elementary School Westminster Public Schools | PK–05 | 234 | 16.1:1 | |
| John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 354 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lukas Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 402 | 15:1 | |
| Mesa Elementary School Westminster Public Schools | PK–05 | 317 | 15:1 | |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 318 | 14.4:1 | |
| Ryan Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 511 | 16.2:1 | |
| Semper Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 314 | 17.5:1 | |
| Sunset Ridge PK-8 Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 449 | 21.4:1 | |
| Westminster Academy for International Studies Westminster Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 258 | 14.3:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–08 | 518 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Westminster
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School Education Reenvisioned BOCES · Virtual | 06–08 | 681 | 20.6:1 | |
| Mandalay Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 443 | 16.8:1 | |
| Shaw Heights Middle School Westminster Public Schools | 06–08 | 321 | 17.8:1 | |
| Wayne Carle Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 438 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Westminster
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School Education Reenvisioned BOCES · Virtual | 09–12 | 823 | 27.5:1 | |
| Five Star Online Academy Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Virtual | 05–12 | 506 | 15.5:1 | |
| Hidden Lake Secondary Westminster Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 340 | 17.8:1 | |
| Mountain Range High School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 09–12 | 1,788 | 20.7:1 | |
| Pikes Peak Online School Education Reenvisioned BOCES · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 438 | 22.7:1 | |
| Standley Lake High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,123 | 19.5:1 | |
| Westminster High School Westminster Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,010 | 23.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Westminster
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Charter Schools State Charter School Institute · Charter | PK–12 | 1,887 | 18.8:1 | |
| Destinations Career Academy of Colorado Julesburg School District No. Re1 · Virtual · Alternative School | 04–12 | 453 | 34.2:1 | |
| Early Learning Center at Gregory Hill Westminster Public Schools | PK–PK | 137 | 21.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic48.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 31 Westminster schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,270 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Westminster
How many public schools are in Westminster, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Westminster: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 18,270 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Westminster?
Schools with an address in Westminster belong to 6 education agencies, led by Westminster Public Schools (10 schools), Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (9 schools), Adams 12 Five Star Schools (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 Westminster?
Westminster High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Westminster, with 2,010 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Westminster?
Yes. 4 of the 31 public schools in Westminster are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Charter Schools, Crown Pointe Charter Academy, Doral Academy of Colorado. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Westminster schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Westminster public schools is 17.8:1, 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 Westminster 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