Top Rankings
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 public preschools serving 22,093 students in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Colorado.
Public Preschools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
71 Schools
802 Schools
# Students
52,343 Students
295,618 Students
# Teachers
3,127 Teachers
19,047 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
37%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
47%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,261 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,937 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$799 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$782 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,261
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,937
$15,791
Best Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Hills Village Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 747-2700
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 747-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11200 East Orchard Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3200
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7686 East Hinsdale Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6867 East Heritage Place South
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3500
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8195 East Costilla Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3100
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 South Holly Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3400
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Trails West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 South Fulton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3600
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6363 South Waco Street
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Franktown, CO 80116
(720) 886-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Peakview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16251 E Geddes Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Holly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 East Cornell Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3855 South Alicia Parkway
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Memphis Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Meadow Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17901 East Grand Avenue
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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