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Private School Dawson School

10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-6679

Longmont Winner: Gateway Montessori School

Niwot Winner: Boulder Valley Waldorf School

Few things in life are more important than a good education — that’s where Dawson School comes in. And when it comes to quality instruction, Boulder Weekly readers say this private, coeducational, college preparatory day school founded in 1970 is the top of the crop. With top-notch faculty and resources, it’s easy to see why voters put their trust in this Lafayette learning institution serving grades K-12.

PUBLIC SCHOOL 9-12 CENTAURUS HIGH SCHOOL

10300 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 720-561-7500

Erie Winner: Erie High School Louisville Winner: Monarch High School

Longmont Winner: Longmont High School

The leadership team at Centaurus High School in Lafayette understands that our adolescent years are crucial. That much is evident in the curriculum at this BVSD public secondary school — featuring international baccalaureate, advanced placement, AVID and engineering programs — that’s been serving the local community since 1974.

PUBLIC SCHOOL K-8 COAL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

801 W. Tamarisk St., Louisville, 720-561-4500

Westminster Winner: Ryan Elementary School

Longmont Winner: Blue Mountain Elementary School

Fostering a lifetime of learning is the goal at Coal Creek Elementary School, which is why Best of Boulder voters give this Louisville school such high marks. Recognized as a John Irwin School of Excellence, this neighborhood school serves roughly 400 students with “a child-centered, holistic approach to education.” From extra-curricular instruction to core learning, our readers say this public learning institution is top of the class.