Crest View is a Boulder community that offers great coffee spots and just as enticing entertainment venues. From Logan’s Espresso Cafe to the Nomad Theatre, you are sure to get your fill of caffeinated goodness and spotlighted drama. Another thing this neighborhood spins out is solid academic institutions. The schools offer an innovative curriculum that is sure to bring out the best in each pupil. The list below showcases a few that, in our opinion, earn a limitless amount of gold stars.

Preschool 

Kindergarten Enrichment at Crest View

Fostering children’s imaginations in an environment conducive for exploration is an important goal of the Kindergarten Enrichment Program at Crest View. Providing a nurturing environment where little ones can learn the value of teamwork and cooperation is priority number one. Your curious child will get a chance to learn through playing.  Music, movement and discovering the endless possibilities of nature are just a few of the creative activities offered.

Crest View Elementary Kindergarten Enrichment

1897 Sumac Ave.

Boulder, CO 80304

720-561-5461

Elementary School 

Crest View Elementary

Not only does this school care deeply about the mental development of its students, the physical growth holds precedent as well. As a recipient of The School Lunch Program, renegade lunch lady Chef Ann along with a team of nutrition experts revitalized Crest View’s afternoon meal options. A salad bar and a large amount of tasty healthy options are now a daily part of the school day. Crest View is also a proponent of Garden to Table— a program where students actually get a hands-on lesson in agriculture and later enjoy the tasty produce that they helped plant. While maintaining a sturdy academic environment, Crest View also manages to keep the fun flowing with book drives, auctions and talent shows.

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Crest View Elementary

1897 Sumac Ave.

Boulder, CO 80304

720-561-5461

Middle School

Centennial Middle School

A middle school that prides itself on solid teachers who are focused on making connections with students is a true gift in today’s day and age.  Bringing the personal aspect to the forefront, Centennial’s site even features blogs of certain teachers. In addition to providing top-notch academic courses, Centennial is devoted to providing extracurricular activities that students savor. Art club, jazz band and rock climbing are just a few of the many to choose from.

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Centennial Middle School

2205 Norwood Ave.

Boulder, CO 80304

720-561-5441

High School

Tara Performing Arts High School

This high school seems like it should be overrun with dancing teens, bursting out their best musical theater voices between bell rings. A school that fosters the potential of future artists and stars, Tara is certainly unique. Founded in 2001, this extraordinary school fuses together math, science and foreign language with the arts. Musical theater, art and music are given just as much attention as the main staple studies. With only 50 students overall, this school knows the importance of personalized attention. Recognizing the importance of travel, Tara offers fieldtrips that go beyond the Rocky Mountains. NYC visits to the MoMA and the Met are common. Seniors get to explore the cultural landmarks of Europe. Nothing like the savory sights of Vienna and London to close out the four years of high school.

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Tara Performing Arts High School

4180 Nineteenth St.

Boulder, CO 80304

303-440-4510

Do your Crest View children attend a school that is not on the list? Comment below and we will profile it!