Broomfield’s public schools outscore 82% of Colorado districts
Math proficiency in Broomfield’s districts is 40%, above the Colorado average (32%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Broomfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Broomfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 115 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Broomfield’s, its schools beat 59%, lower than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 40% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Adams 12 Five Star Schools spends $15,831 per student and Boulder Valley School District RE-2 $17,771, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Jefferson Academy Secondary, Prospect Ridge Academy, Nativity Faith & Reason (private), Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten (private), Summit Classical Academy (private), Cross of Christ Preschool & Kindergarten (private), Beautiful Savior Lutheran School (private) and Brightmont Academy Broomfield (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Broomfield’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Colorado school districts, #46 of 159 Colorado towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Colorado average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Broomfield, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Broomfield · depends on your address
Legacy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,052 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Broomfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Broomfield · depends on your address
Legacy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,052 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Broomfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Broomfield · depends on your address
Legacy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,052 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Broomfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Broomfield · depends on your address
Legacy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,052 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Broomfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Broomfield runs its own schools through grade 12 (Adams 12 Five Star Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Boulder Valley School District RE-2, shared with Boulder, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville, Nederland, Superior and Ward. Parts of Broomfield (11%, 10% and 4% of its land) are served by Jefferson County School District R-1, St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J and Weld County School District RE-8 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Broomfield
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Broomfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Broomfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | A− | Adams 12 Five Star Schools PK–12 · Boulder Valley School District RE-2 PK–12 |
| Westminster | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 PK–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools PK–12 |
| Thornton | B+ | Adams 12 Five Star Schools PK–12 · School District 27J PK–12 |
| Superior | A | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 |
| Lafayette | A | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 |
| Erie | A− | St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J |
| Louisville | A | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 |
| Northglenn | B+ | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
| Dacono | A− | St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J PK–12 · Weld County School District RE-8 PK–12 |
3 of the 8 neighbors share Adams 12 Five Star Schools with Broomfield for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Broomfield
21 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Broomfield’s schools
Are Broomfield’s schools good?
By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Broomfield children attend outscore 82% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #46 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Broomfield in?
Two districts: Adams 12 Five Star Schools runs grades PK–12, and Boulder Valley School District RE-2 runs grades PK–12, shared with Boulder, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville, Nederland, Superior and Ward.
Where do Broomfield kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Legacy High School and Broomfield High School.
What is Broomfield’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Adams 12 Five Star Schools graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Broomfield spend per student?
$15,831 in Adams 12 Five Star Schools and $17,771 in Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Broomfield?
Yes: Nativity Faith & Reason (Catholic, grades PK–8, 401 students), Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 110 students), Summit Classical Academy (religious, grades K–8, 105 students), Cross of Christ Preschool & Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 42 students), Beautiful Savior Lutheran School (religious, grades K–7, 21 students) and Brightmont Academy Broomfield (nonsectarian, grades 4–12, 16 students). Broomfield also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Broomfield families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.