Schools in Aurora
Colorado's third-largest city, affordable, connected, and anchored by the Anschutz Medical Campus
Education
School Districts
A
Cherry Creek School District
#1 in Colorado
- Cherokee Trail HS, #19 Best Public HS in CO (Niche)
- Grandview HS, top-ranked, strong AP/IB programs
- Cherry Creek HS, A+, flagship campus
- Challenge School and Cherry Creek Charter, top elementary
Serves south/southeast Aurora. The premium school district, verify enrollment by address.
C+
Aurora Public Schools (APS)
- Rangeview HS, strong athletics, large student body
- Aurora Central HS, historic campus
- APS serves central and north Aurora, 64 languages spoken district-wide
Verify enrollment by address. Cherry Creek vs APS boundary matters significantly.
Context
Community Demographics
- Households with Children
- High, median age 35.1
- Median Household Income
- $88,368
Common QuestionsFAQ, Aurora
What are the school ratings in Aurora?
Aurora is served by two very different districts. Cherry Creek School District (Niche A, #1 Best School District in Colorado 2026) covers south and southeast Aurora and includes Cherokee Trail HS (#19 Best Public HS in CO) and Grandview HS. Aurora Public Schools (Niche C+) serves central and north Aurora. Which district serves your address is the single biggest variable. Always verify enrollment by address before buying.