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)
Common QuestionsFAQ, 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.