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110 schools in Aurora

Colorado · Public K-12

Parents in Aurora have 110 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 74,493 students (75 elementary, 15 middle, and 13 high).

7-year change in Aurora

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
73,720
-2,742 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
105
-1 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 31%
% Hispanic
46%
was 40%
% Black
16%
was 17%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
394,432
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
74,493
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
110
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Vaughn Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05446
Vega Collegiate AcademyElementaryKG-08583
Village East Community Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05821
Virginia Court Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05657
Vista Peak 9-12 PreparatoryHigh09-122,045
Vista Peak P-8 ExploratoryElementaryPK-08960
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado AuroraElementaryPK-0349
William Smith High SchoolHigh09-12410
Woodland Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05577
Yale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05492

About Aurora

Aurora, Colorado is home to 110 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 74,493 students. By school count, it is a high-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 75 elementary, 15 middle, 13 high, and 7 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 677, above the state mean of about 456.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 73,720 students, fell 4% from the 76,462 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Aurora lost 1 school, going from 106 to 105. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 31% to 24% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Aurora discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Aurora?
Aurora, Colorado has 110 public K-12 schools serving approximately 74,493 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Aurora?
Aurora has 75 elementary, 15 middle, 13 high, 7 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Aurora?
Cherokee Trail High School is the largest public school in Aurora by enrollment, with approximately 3,089 students.
What school districts serve Aurora?
Aurora is served by 4 public school districts, including Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A, State Charter School Institute, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, Bennett School District No. 29J.
What grade levels do public schools in Aurora cover?
Public schools in Aurora serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Aurora?
19 of the 110 public schools in Aurora are charter schools.

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