Best Schools in 80229, CO
80229, CO has 27 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 12,922 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 80229 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80229, CO
The top high schools in 80229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy High School
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
2. Adams City High School
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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
3. Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
4. Mapleton Early Career Preparation
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
5. Global Leadership Academy
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Thornton High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
7. New America School - Thornton
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
8. North Valley School For Young Adults
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80229, CO
The top middle schools in 80229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams City Middle School
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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Thornton Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80229, CO
The top elementary schools in 80229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welby Community School Of The Arts
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
2. Adventure Elementary
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
3. Coronado Hills Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Achieve Academy
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
5. Clayton Partnership School
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
6. Leroy Drive Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
7. Explore Pk-8
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 556 Students
8. Monterey Community School
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 429 Students
9. Alsup Elementary School
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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
10. Thornton Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80229, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80229, CO has a total population of 54,236 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80229, 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 80229, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80229, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80229, 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 80229, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80229, CO
How many schools are in 80229, CO?
80229, CO has 27 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 12,922 students in total.
How do schools in 80229 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 80229 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 80229 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80229?
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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