Districts in Arapahoe County6 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton School District 6 | Littleton | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 13,450 | 22 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cherry Creek School District 5 | Aurora | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 52,392 | 70 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Byers School District 32J | Byers | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 5,671 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Adams-Arapahoe School District 28J | Aurora | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 38,135 | 61 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Deer Trail School District 26J | Deer Trail | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 325 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sheridan School District 2 | Englewood | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,125 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
Zip Codes in Arapahoe County
How Arapahoe County compares
Together they enroll 111,098 students across 170 schools. The largest is Cherry Creek School District 5 with 52,392 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County has 6 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Arapahoe County is Littleton School District 6 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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