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Best Schools in 80260, CO
80260, CO has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,504 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 80260 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80260, CO
The top high schools in 80260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northglenn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
2. Westminster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
3. Thornton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80260, CO
The top middle schools in 80260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Shaw Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
3. Northglenn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
4. Thornton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80260, CO
The top elementary schools in 80260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Launch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 738 Students
2. Coronado Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
3. Sherrelwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students
4. Sunset Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 328 Students
5. Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
6. North Mor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
7. North Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
8. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 298 Students
9. Federal Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
10. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80260, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80260, CO has a total population of 36,619 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80260, 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 80260, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80260, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80260, 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 80260, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80260, CO
How many schools are in 80260, CO?
80260, CO has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,504 students in total.
How do schools in 80260 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 80260 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 80260 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80260?
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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