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Best Schools in 80126, CO
80126, CO has 22 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,059 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 80126 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80126, CO
The top high schools in 80126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunderridge High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
2. Mountain Vista High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 Students
3. Highlands Ranch High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80126, CO
The top middle schools in 80126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Ridge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
2. Ranch View Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students
3. Cresthill Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80126, CO
The top elementary schools in 80126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Mountain Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
2. Heritage Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
3. Bear Canyon Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
4. Northridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 566 Students
5. Platte River Charter Academy
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
6. Summit View Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
7. Copper Mesa Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students
8. Cougar Run Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
9. Fox Creek Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
10. Sand Creek Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80126, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80126, CO has a total population of 43,629 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80126, 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 80126, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80126, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80126, 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 80126, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80126, CO
How many schools are in 80126, CO?
80126, CO has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,059 students in total.
How do schools in 80126 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 80126 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 80126 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80126?
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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