{"id":109136,"date":"2020-10-09T02:16:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T09:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=109136"},"modified":"2026-01-22T01:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:15:11","slug":"best-schools-in-aurora-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/best-schools-in-aurora-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Schools in Aurora, CO for Renters With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are planning on renting an apartment in Aurora, CO for you and family, looking for the best schools to send your children to should be the next step. Here are some of the best picks for parents looking for high quality education for their little ones: Aurora Quest K-8, Indian Ridge Elementary, Murphy Creek K-8, Falcon Creek Middle School, Grandview High School and Cherokee Trail High School.<\/p>\n

No doubt, when you\u2019re a renter moving to a new city, you want to take everything that comes with that new location into consideration. Whether it\u2019s cultural aspects, the weather, job opportunities, or even schools. Fortunately, if you\u2019re currently looking for apartments for rent in Aurora<\/a> to move there, we did the research for you regarding the best schools in the area (according to GreatSchools<\/a>). Check them out below!<\/p>\n

5 Top Elementary Schools in Aurora<\/h3>\n

As far as elementary schools go, renters can be assured that Aurora Quest K-8 is the best, with a rating of 9. It\u2019s part of the Adams-Arapahoe School District and is located in Aurora Hills. Next on the list are Vega Collegiate Academy, Indian Ridge and Rolling Hills Elementary Schools, as well as Murphy Creek K-8 School, all with a rating of 7. Vega Collegiate Academy is located in Delmar Parkway, while Indian Ridge Elementary is in Shenandoah. Finally, Rolling Hills can be found in The Farm at Arapahoe County, and Murphy Creek is in the neighborhood that carries the same name.<\/p>\n

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5 Top Middle Schools in Aurora<\/h3>\n

On the list of top middle schools for renters with families in Aurora, are Aurora Quest K-8 with a rating of 9 and Murphy Creek K-8 School with a rating of 7, both mentioned above. Following these two is Aurora Frontier K-8, also with a rating of 7, which is located in The Conservatory at the Plains neighborhood. The Academy of Advanced Learning (located on the border of Chamber Heights and City Center North) and Falcon Creek Middle School in Parkborough finish the list, both with a rating of 6.<\/p>\n

5 Top High Schools in Aurora<\/h3>\n

Renters will be happy to know that the top high schools in Aurora have a rating of 8 \u2013 among which we count Grandview High School in the Saddle Rock Golf Club neighborhood and Cherokee Trail High School, which is in Tallyn\u2019s Reach. Third on the list with a rating of 6 is Eaglecrest High School, located in Saddle Rock Ridge. Smoky Hill and Overland High Schools round out the list, both with a rating of 5 and being located in the Pheasant Run and Heather Ridge neighborhoods, respectively.<\/p>\n

For a full list of the best schools in Aurora, check out the list on GreatSchools. Then, once you choose your best fit, browse apartments for rent on RentCafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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