Schools in Conifer
Foothills living on the 285 corridor — Pike National Forest at your door, Denver 40 minutes away
Education
School Districts
A-
Jefferson County School District R-1
#22 in Colorado
- Conifer Senior High School — A- (Niche), #34 in CO, 837 students
- West Jefferson Elementary and Middle schools
Jeffco R-1 district. Some southern Conifer areas may be served by Platte Canyon SD (B, smaller mountain district).
Early Education
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- Very limited — significant childcare shortage in mountain communities
- Avg Monthly Cost
- ~$918/mo avg (CareLuLu). Waitlists can be years long.
- Pre-K Availability
- Mountain Resource Center preschool (started fall 2024, half-day 3s and 4s). Aspen Park Montessori School.
- After School
- Limited in Conifer — after-school and summer programs are scarce
- Summer Camps
- Limited local options. Most families drive to Evergreen or Lakewood for camps.
- Library Branches
- Conifer Library (Jefferson County Public Library system, Aspen Park)
Common Questions
FAQ — Conifer
What are the school ratings in Conifer?
Conifer is served by Jefferson County School District R-1, rated A− by Niche and ranked #22 in Colorado. Conifer Senior High School holds an A− grade and ranks #34 among public high schools statewide with approximately 837 students. Some southern Conifer addresses may fall within the Platte Canyon School District (rated B), a smaller mountain district. District boundaries are complex in the foothills — verify enrollment eligibility by address.