Weld County School District RE-3J, Colorado

Weld County School District RE-3J is a unified school district in Weld County and Adams County, Colorado, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 17,971 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 478 sq mi (1,238 km²) of land.

DenverColorado SpringsAurora
Weld County School District RE-3J in Colorado
School District 27JWeld County School District RE-8Weld County School District RE-1Wiggins School District RE-50J
Weld County School District RE-3J and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
17,971 ± 1,074
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Weld County94% of the district’s landAdams County6% of the district’s land
Land area
478 sq mi (1,238 km²)
Median household income
$96,822 ± $14,923
Median home value
$451,200 ± $18,452
Water area
2.27 sq mi (5.88 km²)
State
Colorado
Census code (GEOID)
0804920
Coordinates (central point)
40.096849, -104.447755

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Weld County School District RE-3J, largest first

  1. Lochbuie (town)8,609 people
  2. Keenesburg (town)2,347 people
  3. Hudson (town)2,006 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. School District 27J18 mi southwest
  2. Wiggins School District RE-50J18 mi east
  3. Platte Valley School District RE-719 mi north
  4. Weld County School District RE-119 mi northwest
  5. Weld County School District RE-821 mi west
  6. Strasburg School District 31J22 mi south
  7. Bennett School District 29-J24 mi south

These share a boundary with Weld County School District RE-3J. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Weld County School District RE-3J before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.