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Best Schools in 80033, CO
80033, CO has 22 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,735 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 80033 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80033, CO
The top high schools in 80033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. Wheat Ridge High School
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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. Jefferson Junior/senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80033, CO
The top middle schools in 80033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drake Junior High School
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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
Best Elementary Schools in 80033, CO
The top elementary schools in 80033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
3. Prospect Valley Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
4. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
5. Vanderhoof Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
6. Mountain Phoenix Community School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 552 Students
7. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
8. Stevens Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
9. Swanson Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
10. Lumberg Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80033, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80033, CO has a total population of 27,005 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80033, 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 80033, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80033, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80033, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80033, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80033, CO
How many schools are in 80033, CO?
80033, CO has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,735 students in total.
How do schools in 80033 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 80033 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 80033 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80033?
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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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations