Westminster Public Schools School District
School District · Westminster, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Westminster Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westminster Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Colorado Stem Academy
Westminster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westminster Academy for International Studies
Westminster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
Denver · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#99 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,815
+$2,657 vs Colorado median
District size
7,631 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Westminster Public Schools ranks #99 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Westminster Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colorado Stem Academy (9.0/10), Westminster Academy for International Studies (8.3/10), and Sherrelwood Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Westminster Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Westminster Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Stem Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Westminster Academy for International Studies | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sherrelwood Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Westminster High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Metropolitan Arts Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Orchard Park Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Westminster Public Schools
Westminster Public Schools is a Westminster, Colorado school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $17,815 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Westminster Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colorado Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Westminster Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 26.1% and ELA proficiency of 31.6%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Westminster Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westminster Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Westminster Public Schools
18 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Westminster
- Total Enrollment
- 7,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools has 18 schools in total — 13 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westminster Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Westminster Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools spends $17,815 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westminster Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westminster Public Schools is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westminster Public Schools?
Colorado Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Westminster Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Westminster Public Schools?
Across schools in Westminster Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westminster Public Schools compare to other districts in Colorado?
Westminster Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.6%
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