Sat., July 26 at Sunset: Movie in the Park ft. The Avengers! Ice Cream & Lemonade On-Site.
Summer is winding down, and the new school year is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for public or private, elementary through high school, or higher education, there are plenty of great schools near Painted Prairie in Aurora, CO.
Painted Prairie is located within the Aurora Public Schools (APS) boundaries and is close to the Denver Public Schools (DPS) boundaries. Aurora Public Schools is one of Colorado’s most diverse school districts, with students representing over 130 countries and speaking more than 160 different languages! The district serves families through a wide range of educational options, including traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as P–8 and K–8 models. In total, APS operates 58 schools, along with several child development centers and a growing number of charter and magnet schools.
Families in the area also have access to specialized programs, such as online learning, homeschool support, and career-focused pathways through a vocational/technical college.
The primary education feeder school for Painted Prairie is Aurora Highlands P-8. Opened in 2023, it will eventually serve 1,000 preschool through eighth-grade students. In partnership with the community, the school creates brave spaces and empowering experiences that prepare students to thrive academically and socially in a diverse, ever-changing world.
Vista Peak Preparatory offers exceptional preparation for future academic pursuits. The school is known for its pathways in STEM, business, arts, and mechanics with a focused curriculum earning college credit and skills for the workforce. Vista Peak offers opportunities for paid internships and places students directly into employment after graduation. Students also enjoy a wide variety of sports programs, arts and theater, clubs, and activities.
Harmony Ridge P-8 focuses on STEM, engineering, and design thinking through real-world, problem-based learning. Its philosophy centers on empowering students to chart their own paths through education, equipped with the right tools to succeed. Students set quarterly goals and build social-emotional skills as part of a well-rounded approach to learning.
High Point Academy provides a well-rounded, achievement-driven education that supports each student’s growth. As an independent charter school, it partners with families and the community to help students reach their full academic, social, and personal potential.
In addition to public and private primary and secondary education options, there are 17 universities and two-year technical schools near Painted Prairie. These schools include the Community College of Aurora, Pickens Tech, and CSU Global. With our proximity to I-70 and I-25, many post-grad and pre-med students are only a short drive away from MSU Denver, CU Denver, and CU Anschutz.
Whether you’re a preschooler or looking to complete your master’s degree, there are plenty of educational options to choose from when you live at Painted Prairie.
