Schools in Evergreen
Mountain-town living 45 minutes from downtown Denver — elk, pines, and a frozen lake
School Districts
- Evergreen High School — A grade (Niche), #26 Best Public HS in CO, #18 Athletes, GreatSchools 9/10
- Wilmot Elementary — highly rated mountain school
- Bergen Meadow Elementary
Same Jeffco R-1 district as Golden/Lakewood. Evergreen HS is the community anchor — strong academics and athletics in a small-school mountain setting.
Community Demographics
- Median Household Income
- $89,792 (Jeffco median — Evergreen skews higher)
FAQ — Evergreen
What are the school ratings in Evergreen?
Evergreen is served by Jefferson County School District R-1, rated A− by Niche and ranked #22 in Colorado. Evergreen High School holds an A grade, ranks #26 among public high schools statewide, #18 for athletics, and receives a 9/10 from GreatSchools. Wilmot Elementary is a highly rated mountain school. D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School is available to all Jeffco residents by application. District boundaries are complex — verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What outdoor recreation is available in Evergreen?
Evergreen Lake is the community’s centerpiece — offering ice skating in winter, fishing and paddleboarding in summer, and a 1.3-mile loop trail year-round. Elk Meadow Park provides a 4.6-mile loop with year-round elk herd sightings. Alderfer/Three Sisters Park features distinctive rock formations and 7+ miles of trails. The Evergreen Park & Recreation District encompasses 230+ miles of hiking and biking trails. The seasonal Mount Evans Scenic Byway reaches 14,264 feet — the highest paved road in North America.