Schools in Erie
Fast-growing Front Range town where Boulder County charm meets wide-open space
School Districts
- Erie High School — #43 in CO (U.S. News), 71% AP participation
- Erie Elementary — Performance Plan rating, A- on Niche
- Known for STEM/innovation — first CO district with K-12 robotics & coding
Which district serves your home depends on county line — verify by address
- Meadowlark PreK-8 — BVSD's only Erie campus
- Peak to Peak Charter — A+, top-rated K-12 charter (nearby)
Serves small slice of Erie's southwest neighborhoods
Childcare & Pre-K
- Avg Monthly Cost
- $1,400–$1,800/mo for full-time infant care
- After School
- Erie Community Center youth programs. St. Vrain Valley SD before/after-school care.
- Library Branches
- Erie Community Library
Community Demographics
- Households with Children
- High — median household size 2.96
- Median Household Income
- $173,349
FAQ — Erie
What are the school ratings in Erie?
Erie is served by two school districts. St. Vrain Valley School District (A− on Niche) covers the majority of Erie, with Erie High School ranked #43 in Colorado and 71% AP participation. Boulder Valley School District (A, #2 in CO, Accredited with Distinction) serves southwest neighborhoods. Peak to Peak Charter (A+, #1–2 in CO) is nearby. Which district serves your home depends on the Boulder–Weld county line — always verify enrollment by address.
What is the median home price in Erie?
Erie’s median home price ranges from $710K to $740K as of 2026, based on Redfin ($709K, Jan 2026) and Zillow ZHVI ($738K). This is approximately $200K–$300K less than nearby Boulder. HOA fees and metro district surcharges are common in newer Weld County developments like Vista Ridge and Erie Highlands.
What is the cost of living in Erie?
Erie’s cost of living is approximately 36% above the national average, driven primarily by housing. On the Boulder County side, property tax rates are 0.55–0.58%, while the Weld County side runs approximately 0.77% with metro districts adding more. The town sales tax rate is 3.5%. Erie is roughly 25% less expensive than Boulder overall.