Best Schools in 80127, CO
80127, CO has 28 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,531 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 80127 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80127, CO
The top high schools in 80127, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conifer Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
2. Chatfield High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
3. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
4. Columbine High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
5. Bear Creek High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80127, CO
The top middle schools in 80127, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bradford K8 North
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students
2. Deer Creek Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
3. Falcon Bluffs Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
4. West Jefferson Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
5. Ken Caryl Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
6. Summit Ridge Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
7. Carmody Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80127, CO
The top elementary schools in 80127, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Rocks Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Westridge Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
3. Ute Meadows Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
4. Bradford K8 South
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 402 Students
5. Shaffer Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
6. West Jefferson Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
7. Stony Creek Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
8. Governor's Ranch Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
9. Mount Carbon Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
10. Mortensen Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80127, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80127, CO has a total population of 45,059 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80127, 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 80127, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80127, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80127, 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 80127, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80127, CO
How many schools are in 80127, CO?
80127, CO has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,531 students in total.
How do schools in 80127 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 80127 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 80127 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80127?
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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations