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Schools in Littleton · Littleton School District 6

Littleton’s public schools outscore 95% of Colorado districts

In Littleton, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Colorado average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Littleton, 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.

#2of 159 Colorado townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 19 pts vs CO 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 17 pts vs CO 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 10 pts vs CO 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.6K
▲ 5% vs CO $15.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.7
CO 16.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
11
5,407 students on the public path
In brief

Littleton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,635 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Littleton Academy, Littleton Prep Charter School, St. Mary Littleton (private) and Mackintosh Academy (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Littleton’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Colorado school districts, #2 of 159 Colorado towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Colorado average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Colorado school districts we grade (169)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Colorado towns with similar household incomes (150)Better than 97%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 5,964 test results and a graduating class of 1,207 could put Littleton anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Littleton’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,973 in math, 5,955 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Littleton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

Littleton’s public schools are run by Littleton School District 6, which also serves Bow Mar, Centennial, Columbine Valley and Greenwood Village. Parts of Littleton (4% of its land) are served by Jefferson County School District R-1 instead. 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.

Littleton School District 6Grades PK–12 · 20 schools · 13,109 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 17.7 per teacher (CO 16.3)
$16,635CO $15,889 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 44.9% · 5955 students tested
Math49%
State average 31.8% · 5973 students tested

Littleton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Littleton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LittletonA+Littleton School District 6
CentennialACherry Creek School District 5 PK–12 · Littleton School District 6 PK–12
Columbine ValleyA+Littleton School District 6
EnglewoodC−Englewood School District 1
DenverB−Denver County School District 1
Bow Mar—Littleton School District 6 PK–12 · Jefferson County School District R-1 PK–12
Greenwood VillageACherry Creek School District 5 PK–12 · Littleton School District 6 PK–12

4 of the 6 neighbors share Littleton School District 6 with Littleton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Littleton

11 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).

District schools in Littletonby address
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
334 students13:1Rate it →
Runyon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
423 students17:1Rate it →
Euclid Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
631 students16:1Rate it →
Goddard Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
575 students16:1Rate it →
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
509 students15:1Rate it →
Heritage High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,748 students22:1Rate it →
Littleton High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,187 students20:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Littleton Prep Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
B
Charter
498 students14:1Rate it →
Littleton Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
A
Charter
455 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Mary Littleton
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
469 students16:1Rate it →
Mackintosh Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
130 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Littleton’s schools

Are Littleton’s schools good?

By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Littleton children attend outscore 95% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #2 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Littleton in?

Littleton School District 6, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,109 students in 20 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Littleton are served by Jefferson County School District R-1.

Where do Littleton kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Heritage High School and Littleton High School.

What is Littleton’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Littleton School District 6 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.

How much does Littleton spend per student?

$16,635 in Littleton School District 6 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Littleton?

Yes: St. Mary Littleton (Catholic, grades PK–8, 469 students) and Mackintosh Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 130 students). Littleton also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.

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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.