Best Schools in 80228, CO
80228, CO has 32 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 18,509 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 80228 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80228, CO
The top high schools in 80228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Lakewood High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
3. Green Mountain High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
4. Astravo Online Academy High School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2134 Students
5. Bear Creek High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
6. Colorado Virtual Academy High School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students
7. Mclain Community High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 395 Students
8. Colorado Online High School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
9. Warren Tech
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 26 Students
10. Longview High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80228, CO
The top middle schools in 80228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Dunstan Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
3. Carmody Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Creighton Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
5. Colorado Online Middle School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
6. Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
7. Astravo Online Academy Middle School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80228, CO
The top elementary schools in 80228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyffin Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. Devinny Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
3. Rooney Ranch Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
4. Hutchinson Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
5. Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
6. South Lakewood Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
7. Bear Creek K-8 School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students
8. Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
9. Foothills Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
10. Colorado Virtual Academy
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Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80228, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80228, CO has a total population of 35,185 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80228, 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 80228, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80228, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80228, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80228, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80228, CO
How many schools are in 80228, CO?
80228, CO has 32 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 18,509 students in total.
How do schools in 80228 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 80228 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 80228 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80228?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations