Schools in Morrison
Red Rocks, Dinosaur Ridge, and a 400-person town with outsized character
Education
School Districts
A-
Jefferson County School District R-1
#22 in Colorado
- Bear Creek HS (Lakewood) — typical zoned high school for Morrison residents
- D'Evelyn Jr/Sr HS — available to all Jeffco residents by application
No schools in Morrison proper — students attend Jeffco schools in Lakewood/Golden area.
Early Education
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- Very limited in Morrison proper — 2-3 home-based providers
- Avg Monthly Cost
- ~$918/mo avg (CareLuLu). Most families use Lakewood-area centers (10-15 min).
- Pre-K Availability
- Little Den Early Learning Center (Turkey Creek Rd, Level 3 Colorado Shines). Moose Feathers Child Care (since 1987).
- After School
- Limited — most families use Foothills Park & Rec or Lakewood-based programs
- Summer Camps
- Red Rocks area outdoor camps. Most options in Lakewood/Littleton (10-15 min).
- Library Branches
- No library in Morrison — nearest Jeffco Public Library branches in Lakewood
Common Questions
FAQ — Morrison
What are the school ratings in Morrison?
Morrison is served by Jefferson County School District R-1, rated A− by Niche and ranked #22 in Colorado. There are no schools in Morrison proper — students attend Jeffco schools in the Lakewood and Golden area. Bear Creek High School in Lakewood is the typical zoned high school. D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School is available to all Jeffco residents by application. District boundaries are complex — verify enrollment eligibility by address.