Total enrollment
7,257
+15 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
16 schools in Golden
Colorado · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Golden? The city has 16 K-12 options totaling roughly 7,257 students (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).
4-year change in Golden
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
20,417
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
7,257
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
16
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 774 |
| Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School | Combined | PK-12 | 425 |
| Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson Campus | Middle | 06-09 | 22 |
| Fairmount Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 601 |
| Free Horizon Montessori | Elementary | PK-08 | 382 |
| Golden High School | High | 09-12 | 1,469 |
| Golden View Classical Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 737 |
| Jeffco Virtual Academy | High | 06-12 | 441 |
| Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon | Elementary | PK-08 | 59 |
| Kyffin Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 503 |
| Lookout Mountain | High | 05-12 | · |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 390 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 478 |
| Ralston Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 289 |
| Shelton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 394 |
| Welchester Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 293 |
About Golden
Golden, Colorado is home to 16 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,257 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Golden has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,242 students to 7,257. Over that span, Golden closed 1 school, going from 16 to 15.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Golden discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.