Best Schools in 80246, CO
80246, CO has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,685 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 80246 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80246, CO
The top high schools in 80246, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
2. South High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson 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 • 1329 Students
4. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80246, CO
The top middle schools in 80246, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
2. Merrill 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 • 623 Students
3. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80246, CO
The top elementary schools in 80246, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Cory Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 400 Students
3. Carson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
4. Holly Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
5. Mcmeen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
6. Ellis Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
7. Hillel Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Hillel Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 272 Students
8. Stephen Knight Center For Early Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80246, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80246, CO has a total population of 13,325 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80246, 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 80246, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80246, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80246, 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 80246, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80246, CO
How many schools are in 80246, CO?
80246, CO has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,685 students in total.
How do schools in 80246 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 80246 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 80246 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80246?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations