Westminster Public Schools School District
School District · Westminster, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#78 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
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 #78 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Westminster Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colorado Stem Academy (9.7/10), Sherrelwood Elementary School (8.2/10), and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sherrelwood Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Westminster Academy for International Studies | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Harris Park Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Orchard Park Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Sunset Ridge PK-8 | 6.1 / 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. District-level spending was $17,815 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Westminster Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colorado Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Westminster Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 30.5%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Westminster
- Total Enrollment
- 7,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- District spending per student
- $17,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,815 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Westminster Public Schools?
Across schools in Westminster Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.5%. 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 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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.
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