Schools in Aurora
Colorado's most diverse city — affordable, connected, and anchored by a world-class medical campus
Education
School Districts
A
Cherry Creek School District
#1 Best School District in Colorado (Niche 2026)
- 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 — diverse, strong athletics
- 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 Questions
FAQ — 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.