Stone House · Photo: Xnatedawgx · CC BY-SA 3.0Lakewood’s public schools outscore 78% of Colorado districts
Math proficiency in Lakewood’s districts is 38%, above the Colorado average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lakewood, 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 91% 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.
Lakewood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 151 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lakewood’s, its schools beat 70%, lower than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,276 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
19 elementary schools, then six middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New America School, Addenbrooke Classical Academy, Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School, Colorado Academy (private), Denver Christian School (private), Bethlehem Lutheran School (private), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (private), Augustine Classical Academy (private), Wellspring Catholic Academy of ST. Bernadette (private), Havern School (private), Concordia Lutheran Preschool (private) and Jefferson Center (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 Lakewood’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Colorado school districts, #55 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 Lakewood, with each school’s own grade.
Lakewood’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District R-1, which also serves Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater and Golden and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
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
Lakewood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Lakewood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 |
| Denver | B− | Denver County School District 1 |
| Edgewater | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 |
| Wheat Ridge | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 |
| Morrison | — | Jefferson County School District R-1 |
| Golden | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 |
4 of the 5 neighbors share Jefferson County School District R-1 with Lakewood, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Lakewood
44 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Longview High School).
Questions about Lakewood’s schools
Are Lakewood’s schools good?
By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lakewood children attend outscore 78% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #55 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lakewood in?
Jefferson County School District R-1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 73,532 students in 144 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lakewood kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Lakewood High School, Bear Creek High School, Green Mountain High School, Alameda International Junior/Senior High School and Jefferson County Open Secondary.
What is Lakewood’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson County School District R-1 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Lakewood spend per student?
$15,276 in Jefferson County School District R-1 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lakewood?
Yes: Colorado Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 1,045 students), Denver Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 910 students), Bethlehem Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 272 students), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 239 students), Augustine Classical Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 218 students), Wellspring Catholic Academy of ST. Bernadette (Catholic, grades PK–8, 76 students), Havern School (special education, grades 1–8, 71 students), Concordia Lutheran Preschool (religious, grades PK–K, 59 students) and Jefferson Center (special education, grades 7–10, 15 students). Lakewood also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Lakewood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lakewood → They have their own page.
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.