About

Bergen Elementary is the perfect educational destination for families seeking a school that is dedicated to a strong sense of community and belonging where all are welcome. Our beautiful newly-expanded school, located in the foothills west of Denver, serves Preschool through 5th grade students. We have a strong commitment by every staff member to support student learning through authentic learning, differentiated instruction and involving parents as partners. We utilize data to drive our instruction and meet the needs of each learner.

Bergen Elementary is a John Irwin award-winning neighborhood school, ranked in the top 25 Colorado elementary schools by US News and World Report. While known for our academic excellence, we are also equally committed to supporting the needs and development of the whole child. We foster a caring, welcoming, and respectful environment, and proactively teach social-emotional skills throughout the school day. Every teacher has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach to reading; Art, Music and PE are available to all K-5 students as well as a variety of enrichment classes after school. Bus service is available at no charge for students in our neighborhood area.

US News and World Report (2024) ranked Bergen Elementary among the top 25 elementary schools in Colorado.

Bergen Elementary has been a John Irwin Award Winning School for many years. The John Irwin Award is given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement. On the three-year school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools exceeded expectations on the academic achievement indicator. The Governor's Distinguished School Improvement Award for excellence is named for a true friend and visionary of education, former Colorado State Representative, John J. Irwin.

Bergen Elementary was voted the number one Colorado public elementary school in Colorado in 2014 by Coloradoschoolgrades.com.