For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public high schools serving 5,244 students in Colorado.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Colorado are Evergreen High School, Liberty Common Charter School and D'evelyn Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Colorado blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Evergreen High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Evergreen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Liberty Common Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #33.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #55.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Colorado include Evergreen High School, Liberty Common Charter School and D'evelyn Junior/senior High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Colorado?
5 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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