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Boulder County residents are fortunate to have so many excellent options to choose from when it comes to education. The St. Vrain Valley School District, the Boulder Valley School District and an ever-increasing choice of private schools in Boulder County consistently rate above all state statistics in achievement.

While we weren’t able to feature every educational option in Boulder County, the public and private schools profiled in this special section present a variety of primary and secondary educational choices to explore. Whether you’re researching for next year or five years from now, the summaries of each school present a sense of their unique attributes, educational mission, philosophy and programming.

Boulder County schools’ enrollment—in public, private and charter schools—includes over 60,000 students. Recent statistics show that 89 percent of students attending Boulder County schools graduate from high school, topping the national average of 83 percent. Boulder County students still outpace the state average in PSAT and SAT scores in language arts, math and science. Niche, the online school rating system, has rated Boulder Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District at 4th and 20th place, respectively, of all the school districts in Colorado.

The schools in this feature are known for upholding high educational standards and for their strong commitment to elevating students to be their best. Begin exploring the educational opportunities for your child by reaching out to these schools and learning more about what they have to offer your student.

Whether your student is in preschool or high school, you will likely find what will be the best fit for them in a Boulder County school. Explore each school’s vision for academics, athletics, arts, science, social studies and community to find one that suits your own family’s educational goals.

We are so lucky to live in a place filled with these stellar educational opportunities!