Best High Schools in 80233, CO

High schools
5
Students
8,328
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 80233, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Horizon High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

2. Mountain Range High School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students

3. Riverdale Ridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

4. Adams City High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students

5. Thornton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80233, CO

Middle schools
6
Students
4,123
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 80233, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Century Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

2. Prairie View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students

3. Shadow Ridge Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students

4. Northglenn Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

5. Adams City Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students

6. Thornton Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80233, CO

Elementary schools
18
Students
8,031
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 80233, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students

2. Stem Lab

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 743 Students

3. Stellar Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

4. Hunters Glen Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

5. John W Thimmig Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

6. The Studio School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students

7. Glacier Peak Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

8. Cherry Drive Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

9. Skyview Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

10. Woodglen Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80233, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

80233, CO has a total population of 47,946 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80233, CO

21,299

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80233, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80233, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80233, CO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,377 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80233, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 80233, CO

How many schools are in 80233, CO?

80233, CO has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 21,299 students in total.

How do schools in 80233 perform on state tests?

On average, 30 schools in 80233 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 80233 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80233?

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: 13%
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  • Projected: 25%
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  • Projected: 48%
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