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Best Golden Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,371 students in Golden, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Golden, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Golden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Golden, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Golden, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Golden, Colorado

Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School (Closed 2024)
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Gilpin County Montessori School (Closed 2005)
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Jeffco Public School (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-12
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy K-6 (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
John And Karen Litz Preschool (Closed 2023)
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Golden, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Golden has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Golden?
8 public high schools are located in Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden?
Golden public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Golden are often viewed compared to one another?

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