Why Littleton Public Schools Is a Big Reason Families Choose This Community

If you ask families why they settled in Littleton, the schools come up almost every time. Littleton Public Schools (LPS) has a lot to offer, from top-tier academics to hands-on career training that sets students up for life after graduation. Here is what makes the district stand out.

A District with a Track Record

LPS serves about 13,000 students across 20 schools. The district covers 28 square miles, including most of the City of Littleton, the Town of Columbine Valley, and portions of Bow Mar, Centennial, Greenwood Village and Englewood. niche

The numbers back up its reputation:

Accredited with Distinction: The Colorado Department of Education has awarded LPS this designation ten times, most recently in 2026. Wikipedia
Graduation rate: The district’s 93% graduation rate beats the state average of 82%. publicschoolreview
Statewide rankings: Niche ranks LPS #4 among Colorado school districts, and Public School Review places it #6 out of 179 districts. Rankings vary by methodology, but LPS lands near the top in both. niche publicschoolreview
College readiness: Niche reports an average SAT of 1240 and an average ACT of 28 for the district. niche

Three High Schools, Many Paths

Students can attend one of three comprehensive high schools: Arapahoe, Heritage, or Littleton. The district describes the options as a traditional high school experience, International Baccalaureate, free college credit through AP or concurrent enrollment, early high school for eighth graders, athletics, performing arts, or a career pathway. littletonpublicschools

Littleton High School is an International Baccalaureate World School. All students take the IB Middle Years Program through tenth grade. The school’s first IB Diploma class graduated in 1999, and all 14 of its students earned the diploma. In 2017 it also opened Early High School, a full-day program for accelerated students that takes 60 students a year. littletonpublicschools.net +2

Earn College Credit Before Graduation

Concurrent enrollment is one of the best values in LPS. Colorado students in grades 9 through 12 can take college-level courses and earn high school and college credit at the same time, and LPS partners with several colleges and universities to make that happen. The partners include Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University, Front Range Community College and Metro State University. littletonpublicschools littletonpublicschools

Courses on campus: LPS-qualified instructors teach concurrent enrollment courses at the high schools. A single course can count toward college credit, certification credit and LPS graduation requirements. Students pay no ACC fees, and most books are covered. littletonpublicschools
Wide variety: Subjects include aerospace, art, audio/video production, automotive and behavioral health. littletonpublicschools
A grade requirement: Students need a C or better to earn the college credit. littletonpublicschools

The savings add up. Every credit earned in high school is a credit a family doesn’t pay for later.

The EPIC Campus: Career Training That Starts in High School

EPIC (Exploratory Pathways for Innovative Careers) is Littleton’s career and technical education hub, and it is one of the district’s most exciting assets. It grew out of the community’s passage of a $298 million bond in 2018. The campus opened in August 2023. It sits across the street from Littleton High School. EPIC Campus Ribbon Cutting +2

Students get hands-on learning in seven career pathways: aerospace, business and entrepreneurship, computer science, construction trades, education, health science and natural resources. Students from Arapahoe, Heritage, Littleton and Options can join a pathway. They attend EPIC courses as part of their home school schedule, and LPS provides transportation. article adbe6a89 e51b 5d58 be30 9694ece762b3 +2

Highlights include:

Industry certifications: Students can earn credentials such as Certified Nursing Assistant, OSHA and CompTIA A+. littletonpublicschools
Aerospace: Students can learn “literal rocket science” while earning credit toward a college degree. msudenver
A first-of-its-kind RV technician program: It became the campus’s eighth pathway, starting in January 2026. LPS launched it with the RV Technical Institute. The certification is the first of four levels the institute offers. It is a good example of how EPIC works with local industry to meet real hiring needs. article 03ce810a d169 4c91 9ea7 d025df907b19 +2
Employer partnerships: EPIC works directly with businesses to understand skill gaps and build work-based learning programs that can lead to immediate career opportunities. littletonco

Whether a student is headed to a four-year university, a trade, the military or straight into the workforce, EPIC gives them a head start.

What This Means If You’re Thinking About a Move

Strong schools, college-credit opportunities and real career pathways are a big part of why Littleton keeps drawing families. One caution: school boundaries don’t always follow city lines, and attendance zones can change. If schools are a priority, verify the assigned schools for any specific address directly with LPS before you buy.

I’d be glad to help you find a home in the neighborhoods served by Littleton Public Schools, or talk through how schools factor into your search.