Best Schools in 80226, CO
80226, CO has 23 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,137 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 80226 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80226, CO
The top high schools in 80226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
2. John F Kennedy High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
3. Alameda International Junior/senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1062 Students
4. West High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
5. New America School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
6. Brady Exploration School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
7. Jeffco Transition Services School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80226, CO
The top middle schools in 80226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creighton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
2. Kepner Beacon 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 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80226, CO
The top elementary schools in 80226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dennison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 612 Students
2. Patterson International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
3. South Lakewood Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
4. Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
5. Knapp Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
6. Newlon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
7. Force Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Rose Stein International Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
9. Lasley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 286 Students
10. Deane Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80226, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80226, CO has a total population of 33,134 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80226, 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 80226, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80226, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80226, 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 80226, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80226, CO
How many schools are in 80226, CO?
80226, CO has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,137 students in total.
How do schools in 80226 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 80226 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 80226 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80226?
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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