Best Schools in 80212, CO
80212, CO has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,733 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 80212 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80212, CO
The top high schools in 80212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheat Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
2. Westminster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
3. North High School Engagement Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80212, CO
The top middle schools in 80212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
2. Everitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
3. Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80212, CO
The top elementary schools in 80212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
2. Brown International Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
3. Centennial A School For Expeditionary Learning
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Rocky Mountain Prep: Berkeley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
5. Stevens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
6. Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80212, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80212, CO has a total population of 22,013 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80212, 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 80212, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80212, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80212, 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 80212, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80212, CO
How many schools are in 80212, CO?
80212, CO has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,733 students in total.
How do schools in 80212 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 80212 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 80212 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80212?
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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