Best Schools in Englewood, Colorado
27 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 9 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Englewood?
Use this page to compare every school in Englewood by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Charles Hay World School
Elementary · Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Clayton Elementary School
Elementary · Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Englewood for 2026 are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School (8.7/10), Charles Hay World School (8.6/10), and Clayton Elementary School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
27
23 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$668,300
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
27
23 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$668,300
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Englewood schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Englewood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 27 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Creek Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Charles Hay World School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Clayton Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cherrelyn Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Englewood Leadership Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Wm E Bishop Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Edcsd | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Englewood Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Sheridan High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $104,344
- Median home value
- $668,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
26% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Englewood compares
Colorado rank
#65 of 126
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Colorado avg (6.4)
Median household income
$104k
121% of Colorado median
Schools in this city
27
8 districts draw attendance lines through Englewood
Englewood is not one school system. 8 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 39% of the public campuses.
Englewood School District No. 1 In the County of Arapahoe is the largest slice at 9 of 23 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Englewood address is choosing a district first.
Among 21 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.5 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Englewood, not a citywide average.
4 of the 23 public schools are charters (17%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Englewood School District No. 1 In the County of Arapahoe9 public · 39%
- Douglas County School District No. Re 14 public · 17%
- Sheridan School District No. 24 public · 17%
- Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In the County of Arapah2 public · 9%
- Durango School District No. 9-R1 public · 4%
About Schools in Englewood, Colorado
Englewood, Colorado gives parents 21 ranked public schools to evaluate, spanning elementary through high school, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10. That average sits solidly in mid-range territory, but the spread is what matters most: seven schools — exactly one-third of the total — score 7.0 or higher, meaning high-performing options are genuinely accessible here, not statistical outliers.
The elementary tier carries the city's strongest numbers. Dry Creek Elementary School leads every school in Englewood with a 9.5 out of 10, making it one of the top-scoring individual schools a parent in this market will find. Cottonwood Creek Elementary follows at 8.9, giving families two near-elite elementary options within the same city. Parker Performing Arts (7.7) and Wm E Bishop Elementary (7.5) round out a deep upper tier at the elementary level — four elementary schools clearing 7.5 is a meaningful concentration of quality for a city of this size.
The middle school picture narrows, as it typically does. Englewood Middle School scores a 7.5, matching Bishop Elementary and landing it cleanly in the top third of the city's 21 schools. That score gives parents reasonable confidence that strong elementary momentum can carry forward without a steep transition drop.
The practical takeaway for parents: Englewood is not a uniform district where school choice matters little. With an average of 6.2 but a top score of 9.5, the gap between the median school and the best school is substantial. Address-based assignment matters here — proximity to Dry Creek or Cottonwood Creek Elementary translates directly to access to a 9.5 or 8.9-rated school. Parents willing to investigate open enrollment, magnet options like Parker Performing Arts, or attendance boundary edge cases will find real performance upside. Families assigned to schools below the 6.2 average have clear, nearby benchmarks worth pursuing. Research your specific attendance zone early, then check whether the high-scoring alternatives have open seats.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 521 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 294 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.6 | ||
| 3 | 379 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.6 | ||
| 4 | 214 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.9 | ||
| 5 | 193 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 6 | 275 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 7 | 619 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 8 | 182 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | All Souls Catholic SchoolPrivate 279 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 students · 6th–9th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 187 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 307 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 |
High Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 293 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 3 | 325 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 4 | 541 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 5 | 88 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 223 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 7 | 1,061 students · 9th–12th | 3.5 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Kent Denver SchoolPrivate 761 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Humanex AcademyPrivate 39 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 752 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,652 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 4 | 930 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | 239 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Mary's AcademyPrivate 664 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Englewood
Englewood, Colorado · 27 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$104,344
Median Home Value
$668,300
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
Population
114,898
College Educated
58%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Community Profile
Englewood has a median household income of $104,344. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $668,300, with a median rent of $1,795/month. The local poverty rate of 6.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Colorado
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 9
- Other
- 6
Resources
School Districts (8)
State Charter School Institute
44 schools · 19,593 students
EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES
9 schools · 4,113 students
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
70 schools · 51,808 students
School District 27J
33 schools · 23,139 students
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
89 schools · 61,409 students
Durango School District No. 9-R
13 schools · 5,146 students
Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe
9 schools · 2,368 students
Sheridan School District No. 2
5 schools · 1,058 students
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Common questions about schools in Englewood, Colorado
How many schools are in Englewood, Colorado?
Englewood has 27 schools, including 23 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Englewood, Colorado?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Englewood is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Englewood, Colorado?
The top-ranked school in Englewood on MySchoolScout is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Englewood, Colorado?
The top-ranked elementary school in Englewood on MySchoolScout is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Englewood, Colorado?
The top-ranked middle school in Englewood on MySchoolScout is Englewood Leadership Academy with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Englewood, Colorado?
The top-ranked high school in Englewood on MySchoolScout is Edcsd with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Englewood, Colorado?
Englewood is served by 8 school districts: State Charter School Institute, Education Reenvisioned Boces, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, School District 27j, Douglas County School District No. Re 1, Durango School District No. 9-R, Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe, Sheridan School District No. 2.
What is the education level in Englewood, Colorado?
According to Census data, 58% of adults in Englewood have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Englewood, Colorado?
The median household income in Englewood is approximately $104,344 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Englewood, Colorado?
Yes, Englewood has 4 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is Kent Denver School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Englewood, Colorado?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Englewood is 19.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Englewood, Colorado?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.