Best Schools in 80012, CO
80012, CO has 23 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,852 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 80012 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80012, CO
The top high schools in 80012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
2. Overland High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
3. Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
4. Hinkley High School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1687 Students
5. Gateway High School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80012, CO
The top middle schools in 80012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1383 Students
2. Aurora Hills Middle School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80012, CO
The top elementary schools in 80012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aurora Quest K-8
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
2. Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
3. Jewell Elementary School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Ponderosa Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
5. Denver Green School Southeast
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 523 Students
6. Village East Community Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
7. Axl Academy
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 356 Students
8. Virginia Court Elementary School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
9. Highline Community Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
10. Eastridge Community Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80012, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80012, CO has a total population of 50,346 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80012, 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 80012, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80012, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80012, 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 80012, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80012, CO
How many schools are in 80012, CO?
80012, CO has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,852 students in total.
How do schools in 80012 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 80012 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 80012 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80012?
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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