Schools in Golden Colorado
Whether or not the school district you are moving into matters to you, it may matter to whomever buys your home when you sell it. Golden Colorado has a total of 19 schools in the Jefferson County R-1 district. All in all, there are a total of 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools to select from. Out of those schools, 14 are public and 5 are private.
According to various resources referenced below, the highest rated schools around Golden include Kyffin Elementary, Maple Grove Elementary, and Ralston Elementary. When you factor in a total population of 17,400, Golden has an average of 10.9 schools per 10,000 population. The average ratio is about 7. Ratios lower than about 4 might be an indicator of large class sizes.
Identifying good schools can be cumbersome, but is a necessary step in identifying a good home. Below, we've put together various resources to assist you in determining the best schools and districts in the Golden area to meet your specific needs.
Golden School Directories
Colorado Department of Education Reports
