Best Schools in 80002, CO
80002, CO has 19 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,063 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 80002 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80002, CO
The top high schools in 80002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arvada West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. Wheat Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
3. Arvada High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
4. Westminster High School
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Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80002, CO
The top middle schools in 80002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drake Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Everitt Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
3. Prospect Academy
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80002, CO
The top elementary schools in 80002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairmount Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
2. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
3. Vanderhoof Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
4. Lawrence Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
5. Foster Dual Language Pk-8
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 369 Students
6. Secrest Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
7. Stevens Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
8. Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
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Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
9. Swanson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
10. St Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
St Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80002, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80002, CO has a total population of 18,187 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80002, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80002, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80002, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80002, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80002, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80002, CO
How many schools are in 80002, CO?
80002, CO has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,063 students in total.
How do schools in 80002 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 80002 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 80002 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80002?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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