School Options Around Cherry Hills Village And Greenwood Village
April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026
If you are searching for a home in Greenwood Village or Cherry Hills Village, one street can change the school conversation fast. In this part of the Denver metro, the city name on a mailing address does not always tell you which public school path comes with a home. If you want to compare neighborhoods with confidence, it helps to understand how district lines, school assignment tools, and private school options all fit together. Let’s dive in.
In Greenwood Village, the biggest thing to know is the public-school split. According to the City of Greenwood Village community resources page, homes east of Holly Street are generally in Cherry Creek School District, while homes west of Holly Street are in Littleton Public Schools.
That means two homes in the same city can lead to different public-school pathways. For many buyers, this is the first reason to verify a specific address before narrowing a home search.
Cherry Hills Village is a little more straightforward in how people talk about schools locally. The city master plan highlights Cherry Hills Village Elementary, St. Mary’s Academy, and Kent Denver School as the three campuses that matter most within the Village context, according to the same Greenwood Village community resources page.
The most important first step is simple: check the home address, not just the city name. Cherry Creek School District’s school assignment locator says neighborhood schools are assigned by physical address, and district boundaries can change.
The district also notes that if an address returns “No Zoned School,” that home is outside Cherry Creek School District boundaries. This matters in both Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village, especially when you are comparing homes that may be close together but fall on different sides of a district line.
If you are relocating or buying from out of area, this step can save you time. It gives you a clearer picture of the default public-school assignment before you start comparing commute patterns, school choice options, or private-school tuition.
For buyers focused on the Cherry Creek side of Greenwood Village, several schools are closely tied to the area. The Cherry Creek PreK-12 campus information page identifies a local cluster that includes Cherry Creek High School, Campus Middle School, and Belleview Elementary, with nearby neighborhood schools including Greenwood Elementary and Cherry Hills Village Elementary.
That cluster is helpful because it shows how closely school geography and neighborhood geography overlap in this part of south suburban Denver. When you look at homes in and around Greenwood Village, these school names often come up quickly in the conversation.
Cherry Creek High School is a key neighborhood high school for the area. The school’s profile lists 3,820 students, 33 AP classes, 23 Honors classes, and a 90% college attendance rate for the Class of 2023.
The same profile also notes access to Cherry Creek Innovation Campus for career pathways and Cherry Creek Elevation for blended learning. For families comparing high school options, this gives useful context about academics and program variety within the district.
Feeder patterns matter because they help you understand the likely public-school path over time. West Middle School’s history page says the school feeds into Cherry Creek High School and serves feeder elementary populations including Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood, Heritage, Homestead, and parts of Dry Creek, Holly Hills, Walnut Hills, and Willow Creek.
Cherry Creek High School also identifies both Campus Middle School and West Middle School as feeder schools through its prospective student programming. If you are comparing homes, this can help you understand how one elementary assignment may connect to later school transitions.
For some buyers, the assigned neighborhood school is only the starting point. The Cherry Creek School District admissions page says School Choice is open to residents and non-residents for any neighborhood school, with applications accepted from December 1 through May 31 for the following school year.
That same district information says enrollment for your assigned neighborhood school remains open year-round for families new to the district. So if you move into a home within district boundaries, your default assignment and your School Choice opportunities are related, but they are not the same thing.
According to the district’s School Choice FAQ, acceptance is based on seat availability, priority considerations, and a random lottery. The FAQ also explains that sibling and employee priorities apply first, transportation is generally the family’s responsibility, and students do not automatically continue on choice status from one school level to the next without a new application.
The district also notes that charter schools, magnet or program schools, and Cherry Creek Elevation have separate application processes. In practical terms, this means you should think about school planning in layers: assigned school first, School Choice second, and then any separate application-based options.
Many families looking in Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village also compare nearby independent schools. In this area, three names come up often: Aspen Academy, St. Mary’s Academy, and Kent Denver School.
These schools offer different grade levels, locations, and tuition ranges. For some buyers, they become part of the housing decision because commute time, campus location, and annual tuition all affect the overall budget and daily routine.
Aspen Academy is a private option located at 5859 S. University Blvd. in Greenwood Village. The school says it serves Pre-K through 8th grade.
According to the school’s tuition and fees page, 2026-27 tuition is $25,938 for Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school also says financial aid may cover up to 50% of tuition.
St. Mary’s Academy describes itself as a Catholic independent school that is coed through grade 8 and all-girls in high school. For 2026-27, the school lists tuition of $27,800 for Preschool and Pre-K, $29,400 for Lower School, $30,450 for Middle School, and $31,800 for High School.
The school also reports about $2.6 million in annual financial aid, with about 20% of students receiving aid and an average award of $13,000. For families considering private school, those numbers can help frame the budget conversation.
Kent Denver School serves grades 6 through 12 from its campus at 4000 E. Quincy Ave. The school lists 2026-27 tuition at $43,250.
Kent Denver also says 22% of families receive financial aid, and the average tuition paid after aid is $11,644. The school notes optional bus transportation as well, which may matter if you are comparing home locations and daily logistics.
When you are house hunting in this area, it helps to think about schools as a three-part decision. The address sets the default public-school path, Cherry Creek School Choice may expand options if seats are available, and private schools add another layer of consideration.
Here is the practical framework I recommend using as you compare homes:
This approach is especially useful in Greenwood Village, where the Holly Street divide can quickly change the public-school conversation. It is also helpful in Cherry Hills Village, where buyers often weigh public and private options at the same time.
If you are buying in Greenwood Village or Cherry Hills Village, school planning is often less about the city as a whole and more about the specific block, address, and commute. A home that looks ideal on paper may lead to a very different school setup than another home just a short drive away.
That is why a neighborhood-driven search matters here. When you understand the address-level details early, you can compare homes more clearly and avoid surprises later in the process.
If you want help narrowing the right areas, verifying school-related logistics, and building a home search around your priorities, Kelly Mauro offers personalized guidance with a high-touch, local approach.
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