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Harvest Lane & The Ridge at Harvest Lane
a Covenant Protected Community in Arvada, Colorado 80005
Thinking about purchasing a
home in The Ridge at
Harvest Lane & Harvest Lane neighborhood and want to learn more
about which schools are available for your children to attend?
The Ridge at Harvest Lane & Harvest Lane
community is surrounded by Jeffco Public Schools - a diverse and
high-performing school district located in Jefferson County,
Colorado. It is the state’s second-largest school district, serving
75,000 students across 145 schools, and its 14,000 employees make it
the largest employer in the county. The district’s strategic plan,
Jeffco Thrives, focuses on providing a world-class education that
prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as
local and global citizens.
Finding a school that best matches your child's
needs is one of the most important factors that goes into the
home-purchasing process. Unfortunately, some real estate agents who
are unfamiliar with the area tend to cherry-pick the most desirable
schools and advertise them in the MLS and other property websites
like Zillow. If you're thinking about moving into a specific
neighborhood (anywhere in Colorado), you are strongly encouraged to
verify the Elementary, Middle & High School options before
signing a contract to buy a home. In other words, don't rely on the
real estate agent's marketing - always verify. The
last thing you want to do is move into your new home and attempt to
register your children at a specific school - only to be denied
entry due to learning you are out of the boundary for that given
school. After all, school boundaries are subject to change from
year-to-year so what was open years ago, may not be available today.
Below are a few resources so you
can begin conducting your due-diligence. The resources below are
extracted from the Jefferson County Public Schools website.
Open Enrollment & Choice (EnrollJeffco)
• Neighborhood Guarantee:
If you live within a school's boundary, enrollment at
that neighborhood school is guaranteed.
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Choice Enrollment:
If you want a non-neighborhood school, a specific focus program
(like D'Evelyn or Jeffco Open), or a charter school, you must submit
a choice application.
• Application Limits:
You can apply to a maximum of 3 schools during the choice
process (up to 5 preschool sessions).
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Timeline (2027–28 School Year):
Round 1 opens December 1, 2026, closes January 15, 2027, and results
are released January 26, 2027. You have 3 days to respond to an
offer.
District Profile:
Number of schools* 72 elementary schools 18 middle schools 17 high
schools 19 option and alternative education campus schools 18
charter schools 2 online schools 1 career and technical education
school 2 outdoor laboratory schools *Some charter schools have
multiple locations but are reported here as one school.
Additionally, some schools serve multiple grade levels (e.g.,
elementary and middle school) and are included in multiple
categories.
With EnrollJeffco, you can enroll in your neighborhood school or
choice enroll at a different school that may be a better fit for
your student's unique needs.
With School Finder, there are three easy ways to learn about
schools: By name; By proximity; By other criteria like Dual
Language, special education, gifted, Montessori, Science, Technology
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and more.
Remember, these will list ALL nearby schools
and may mistakenly identify a school as Neighborhood School. This
can be misleading because although they are in your neighborhood, it
does not necessarily guarantee admission. Always call the school
first to verify.
With School Insights you can view data on school culture,
teacher-to-student ratios, student academic performance and
information about each school.
Services
Jeffco Public Schools offers services for the diverse needs of
our students, families and communities.
Activities
Jeffco Public Schools provides extracurricular opportunities that
create comprehensive, inclusive and positive experiences for all
students, sponsors and communities. Activities offered at the high
school level include choral music, drama, eSports, newspaper and
speech and debate. Learn more Athletics Athletics are an extension
of the classroom and an important part of Jeffco’s comprehensive
educational philosophy. Jeffco offers every sport that is sanctioned
by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA).
Communication Services
Communication Services executes internal and external
communications, community relations and outreach, public relations,
school marketing and emergency and crisis communications. Learn more
Facilities Facilities maintains, services and improves Jeffco’s 12
million square feet of schools and support buildings, valued at
nearly $2.75 billion on 3,100 acres of land. The Facilities
Department includes Building Maintenance and Site Maintenance,
Construction Management, Custodial Services, Environmental Services,
Facilities Service Desk and Planning & Property.
Family & Community Partnerships
Family, & Community Partnerships offers programs, services and
resources that support student success. Strong family, school and
community partnerships improve student well-being and academic
outcomes.
Financial Services
Financial Services provides for the effective and transparent
management of the district’s resources. The Financial Services team
partners with schools and departments to manage financial
forecasting, budgeting, grants and accounting.
Food & Nutrition Services
Food & Nutrition Services provides over 6 million meals each year
made by over 450 full- and part-time employees. Food & Nutrition
Services is self-supporting, meaning no General Fund monies support
its operations. Jeffco builds healthy futures for students by
offering balanced meals and snacks every day. Learn more Health &
Wellness Health and Wellness services include Jeffco’s mental health
supports, Health Services and Healthy Schools.
Health Services
Health Services focuses on students’ physical health and
well-being, removing obstacles that might affect their ability to
learn.
Legal Services
Legal Services advances Jeffco’s interests and educational
mission by delivering effective and efficient legal services and
counsel to the Board of Education and district leadership.
Mental Health
Supports Jeffco’s Mental Health professionals actively seek to
inform, inspire and engage our community about the many facets of
mental health issues in our students, staff and families.
Safety & Security
The Department of School Safety has over 150 safety and security
staff who work 24 hours a day to protect Jeffco’s schools. This
includes Campus Security, Dispatch, Emergency Management, Armed
Patrol and Behavioral Threat Management. Learn more Student Records
& Transcripts The Student Records Center provides access to student
records, verifying student enrollment status, data privacy and
education verification. Learn more Technology The Information
Technology (IT) division increases digital equity, enables district
data culture and supports future-focused sustainability. Learn more
Transportation The Transportation Department provides service for
the more than 65,000 students who attend the 140 schools across
nearly 800 square miles. Jeffco bus routes cover more than four
million miles each year, including city streets and mountain roads
at high elevations.
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