Public School Districts Serving Students in Aurora
Aurora Public Schools: Aurora's original school district, Aurora Public Schools, is also known as Adams-Arapahoe 28J. The district has served our residents for more than 140 years and is the city's most diverse school district. The district's Aurora Quest K-8 is ranked No. 3 for elementary schools and No. 5 for middle schools in Colorado, according to U.S. News and World Report (2025).
Cherry Creek School District: With more than 52,000 students, the Cherry Creek School District is one of the top performing school districts in Colorado, with nearly half of its schools located in Aurora.
27J Schools: Aurora residents who live in the Highpoint at DIA neighborhood attend 27J Schools, historically known as Brighton School District 27J.
Douglas County School District: Residents of Aurora’s Rocking Horse and Inspiration neighborhoods along Gartrell Road, just north of Inspiration Road, are part of the Douglas County School District.
Undeveloped Land in Aurora: An area of undeveloped land within the city limits that extends east of Monaghan Road, north of County Line Road and south of 72nd Avenue falls within the Bennett Public Schools district.