Best Schools in 80215, CO
80215, CO has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,433 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 80215 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80215, CO
The top high schools in 80215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
3. Wheat Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80215, CO
The top middle schools in 80215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 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. Creighton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80215, CO
The top elementary schools in 80215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prospect Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
2. Stober Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
3. South Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
4. Welchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
5. Slater Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
6. Eiber Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
7. Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
8. New Classical Academy At Vivian
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80215, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80215, CO has a total population of 19,872 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80215, 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 80215, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
58.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80215, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80215, 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 80215, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80215, CO
How many schools are in 80215, CO?
80215, CO has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,433 students in total.
How do schools in 80215 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 80215 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 80215 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80215?
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: 34%
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