Best Schools in 80017, CO
80017, CO has 19 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,518 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 80017 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80017, CO
The top high schools in 80017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rangeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2051 Students
2. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students
3. Hinkley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1687 Students
4. Gateway High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
5. Empower Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80017, CO
The top middle schools in 80017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mrachek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
2. Aurora Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80017, CO
The top elementary schools in 80017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Creek K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
2. Aurora Frontier K-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 781 Students
3. Vassar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Arkansas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
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Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1018 Students
6. Global Village Academy Aurora
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 856 Students
7. Side Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
8. Iowa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
9. Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
10. Yale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80017, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80017, CO has a total population of 36,935 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80017, 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 80017, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80017, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80017, 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 80017, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80017, CO
How many schools are in 80017, CO?
80017, CO has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,518 students in total.
How do schools in 80017 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 80017 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 80017 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80017?
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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