Public Education System
Colorado offers “open enrollment,” allowing parents to choose any public school with available space. Local boards set the entry age, and the School Attendance Law mandates schooling for residents aged 7 to 16. Registration requirements vary; typically, proof of age and immunizations are needed. Kindergarten eligibility and registration cutoffs are determined by individual districts. Transfer students should register in their home districts and provide transcripts from previous schools. For specific registration details or general information on public education in Colorado, contact your local district.
Public Schools
Adams County
Adams County 14
Adams County 50
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Bennett 29J
Brighton 27J
Mapleton 1
Strasburg 31J
Arapahoe County
Aurora Public Schools
Byers 32J
Cherry Creek 5
Deer Trail 26J
Englewood Schools
Littleton Schools
Sheridan School District
Boulder County
Boulder Valley
St. Vrain Valley Schools
Broomfield County
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Boulder Valley
Jeffco Public Schools
Clear Creek County
Clear Creek RE-1
Denver County
Denver Public Schools
Douglas County
Douglas County RE-1
Eagle County
Eagle County RE-50
El Paso County
Academy School District 20
Cheyenne Mountain School District
Colorado Springs School District
Harrison School District
Lewis-Palmer School District
Manitou Springs School District
Widefield School District
Elbert County
Elizabeth C-1
Jefferson County
Jeffco Public Schools
Larimer County
Park R-3
Poudre School District
Thompson School District
Summit County
Summit School District
Weld County
Eaton RE-2
Platte Valley School District
Weld County RE-9
Weld County RE-1
Weld County RE-3J
Weld County RE5J
Weld County RE-8
Weld County RE-10J
Weld County RE-11J
Weld County 6
Private Schools
Private Schools
The opportunities for private education in Front Range communities are varied, ranging from preschools and parochial schools to independent schools and college prep academies. The following resources will be helpful in the search for the ideal academic environment:
Association of Colorado Independent Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Private, Catholic & Independent Schools
Roman Catholic Schools
Charter Schools
Charter schools are publicly funded schools created by a group of parents, teachers, or community members. These schools reflect unique educational approaches or philosophies and enjoy independence from the local school district. They are open to all students on a space-available basis. For complete details, contact:
Home Schooling
Under the School Attendance law, Colorado permits home study. The Schools of Choice Unit of the state department of education provides information on regulations, statistics, resources, and frequently asked questions. The following resources may also be helpful:
Schools of Choice Unit Colorado Department of Education
Northern Colorado Homeschool Association
