Aurora: Schools & Education
Aurora schools: 107 public schools. Eaglecrest High School is the largest at 3,093 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 78,717 students.
- ~3,371 residents per school (vs Colorado ~488).
K-12 Schools
117 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,371 residents per school. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (11)
Schools (117)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Aurora Joint District No. 28 o, Cherry Creek School District N, State Charter School Institute |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 107 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 71,407 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 4,117 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 16 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 40,416 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.6% |
| Schools Count | 107 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (10)
Colleges (8)
| Nearest College · Name | Pima Medical Institute-Denver |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Denver |
| Nearest College · Phone | (303) 426-1800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Aurora Public Library - Central |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 14949 East Alameda Parkway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (303) 739-6600 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 80012 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 7 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (7)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 158 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 5 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 3 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 11 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12