Schools in the Foothills
School options for towns in the foothills
Okay, fine. We may be rural and a bit rustic in the mountains, but we are not old school like the photo again. In fact, schools in the foothills rate as some of the highest in the state! Schools in the mountains are built on excellent community and teachers who want to teach there! Check out these options for each town and explore alternatives for your family.
Questions when Considering Schools
When choosing a school for your children, there’s lot to consider to make the best choice:
Do I want a neighborhood public school, or a charter or private school in my area?
Are the charter or private schools accepting new students?
How far of a drive is the school (we drive A LOT in the mountains)
What kind of program does my child thrive in? Gifted and Talented? STEM? Arts? Outdoor?
If choosing an elementary school, what middle and high school does this school/district feed into?
If time allows, go visit and tour the school. Meet the principal and teachers to get the vibe!
List of Schools
Below is a list of towns and the schools that serve each area. This is a basic overview - there are always options for families to choice into other schools and there are some pockets of each town that may serve a different district. To best determine what school your house (or future house) would be assigned to, reach out and we can figure it out together.
Bailey
Elementary: Deer Creek Elementary
Middle: Fitzsimmons Middle School
High School: Platte Canyon High School
District: Platte Canyon Schools
Black Hawk and Central City
Elementary: Gilpin Elementary School
Middle & High: Gilpin Secondary School
District: Gilpin RE-1
Conifer
Elementary: Parmalee or Elk Creek or King-Murphy
Middle: West Jefferson
High: Conifer
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Evergreen
Elementary: Bergen or Wilmot or King-Murphy
Middle: Evergreen Middle School
High: Evergreen High School
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Private: Evergreen Country Day School or Montessori of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Genesee
Elementary: Red Rocks Elementary or Parmalee
Middle: Bell Middle School or Evergreen Middle School
High School: Golden High School or Evergreen High School
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Private: Evergreen Country Day School or Montessori of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Georgetown
Elementary: Carlson or King-Murphy
Middle: Clear Creek Middle School
High: Clear Creek High School
Charter: Georgetown Community School
District: Clear Creek County RE-1
Idaho Springs
Elementary: Carlson or King-Murphy
Middle: Clear Creek Middle School
High: Clear Creek High School
Charter: Georgetown Community School
District: Clear Creek County RE-1
Idledale
Elementary: Red Rocks Elementary
Middle: Bell Middle School
High School: Golden High School
Indian Hills
Elementary: Parmalee
Middle: West Jefferson or Evergreen Middle School
High: Conifer or Evergreen High School
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Private: Evergreen Country Day School or Montessori of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Kittredge
Middle: Evergreen Middle School
High: Evergreen High School
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Private: Evergreen Country Day School or Montessori of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Morrison
Elementary: Parmalee or Red Rocks Elementary
Middle: West Jefferson or Carmody
High: Conifer or Bear Creek
Charter: Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen or Addenbrook Classical Academy
Private: Evergreen Country Day School or Montessori of Evergreen
District: Jefferson County R-1
Nederland, Collinsville and Pinecliffe
Elementary: Nederland Elementary or Flatirons
Middle: Nederland Middle-High or Casey
High: Nederland Middle-High or Boulder High
Charter: Coal Creek Canyon K-8
District: Boulder Valley RE-2
Pine
Elementary: Deer Creek Elementary
Middle: Fitzsimmons Middle School
High School: Platte Canyon High School
District: Platte Canyon Schools
More Info on Towns
Click here to learn more about each of these towns in the foothills of Colorado