Top Rankings
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 38,691 students in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
58 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
38,691 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
2,201 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 73% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Graduation Rate
73%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
59%
37%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
12%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,800 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$727 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$660 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,800
$15,520
Spending / Student
$17,047
$15,839
Best Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17401 East Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 South Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-1155
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 863-8922
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 863-8922
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Clyde Miller K-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Espana St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Side Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19191 East Iliff Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Harmony Ridge P-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Gr: PK-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
William Smith High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Gr: PK-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16001 East Yale Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-7470
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Gr: K-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Kalispell Way
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 696-0944
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16701 East Iowa Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Gateway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
East Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Virginia Court Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 South Troy St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A manages 58 public schools serving 38,691 students.
What is the rank of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A is ranked #160 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A?
59% of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of Theunties Of Adams And A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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