Best Public Schools in Evergreen, CO

Evergreen, Colorado is served by 9 public schools — 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools — with a total enrollment of 3,307 students across the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1. The Jefferson County schools in Evergreen form a high-performing cluster, with all six schools ranking in the 81st–96th percentile statewide and three earning 5-star ratings in the most recent rankings. In contrast, the Clear Creek schools serve smaller, more economically diverse populations and generally perform at or near state averages, though Clear Creek Middle School is showing strong momentum.

Evergreen High School is the clear standout at the secondary level, ranking 14th of 338 high schools in Colorado (96th percentile) with an 88% SAT reading proficiency, 68% SAT math proficiency, and a 97% graduation rate. Bergen Elementary School is the top elementary school, ranking in the 94th percentile with 80.3% CMAS English Language Arts proficiency and 62.5% math proficiency. Evergreen Middle School leads at the middle school level, ranking in the 89th percentile with especially strong 7th grade math (74.6% vs. 32.9% statewide). Wilmot Elementary School (93rd percentile) and Marshdale Elementary School (89th percentile) are also strong options.

The most striking pattern in the data is the gap between districts: Evergreen High School's math proficiency is 68% compared to just 16% at Clear Creek High School, and Clear Creek Middle School's math proficiency is 28.9% versus 61.2% at Evergreen Middle School. Math is the consistent weak spot across nearly every school, and 8th grade is a notable trouble spot, with proficiency dropping sharply at both middle schools. Clear Creek Middle School is improving rapidly, however, jumping from the 13th to the 50th percentile in a single year. Smaller class sizes in the Clear Creek schools do not translate into higher scores, and poverty aligns closely with outcomes — Clear Creek High School has the highest poverty rate and the lowest test scores, while Marshdale Elementary School has the lowest poverty rate. King-Murphy Elementary School is a notable exception, with relatively high poverty but the lowest chronic absenteeism (12.1%) and above-average proficiency.