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36 schools in Arvada

Colorado · Public K-12

Public schools in Arvada number 36 per the latest NCES data, with about 18,265 students enrolled, an average school size of 507.

7-year change in Arvada

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
17,268
-3,248 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
29
-9 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 66%
% Hispanic
27%
was 26%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arvada High SchoolHigh09-12754
Arvada K-8ElementaryKG-08541
Arvada West High SchoolHigh09-121,923
Campbell Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK198
Campbell Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Drake Junior High SchoolMiddle06-081,002
Early College of ArvadaHigh06-12187
Excel Academy Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08445
Foster Dual Language PK-8ElementaryPK-08454
Fremont Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05268
Hackberry Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05430
Lawrence Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05412
Lincoln Charter AcademyElementaryPK-08824
Little Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05310
Meiklejohn ElementaryElementaryPK-05521
Moore Middle SchoolMiddle06-08269
North Arvada Middle SchoolMiddle06-08464
Oberon Middle SchoolMiddle06-08704
Parr Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Peck Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Pomona Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh06-121,252
Prospect AcademyMiddle04-0894
Ralston Valley Senior High SchoolHigh09-121,875
Secrest Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05334
Sierra Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05493
Stott Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05288
Swanson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05283
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory SchoolElementaryPK-08364
Thomson Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Three Creeks K-8ElementaryKG-081,050
Two Roads Charter SchoolCombinedPK-12345
Van Arsdale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05492
Vanderhoof Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05403
Warder Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05432
Weber Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05312
West Woods Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05542

About Arvada

Across Arvada, Colorado, 36 public schools educates about 18,265 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 21 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, and 5 other.

Schools in Arvada average about 507 students each, 11% noticeably above the Colorado norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Arvada has contracted 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 20,516 students to 17,268. Arvada now counts 29 public schools, down from 38 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Arvada discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Arvada, Colorado?
There are 36 public K-12 schools in Arvada, with a combined enrollment of about 18,265.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Arvada?
Arvada has 21 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 5 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Arvada?
Arvada West High School is the largest public school in Arvada by enrollment, with approximately 1,923 students.
What school districts serve Arvada?
Arvada is served by 3 public school districts, including Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Westminster Public Schools, State Charter School Institute.
What grade levels do public schools in Arvada cover?
Public schools in Arvada serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Arvada?
5 of the 36 public schools in Arvada are charter schools.