Best Schools in 80301, CO
80301, CO has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,993 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 80301 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80301, CO
The top high schools in 80301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Centaurus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
3. Niwot High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
4. Silver Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1250 Students
5. Boulder Prep Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80301, CO
The top middle schools in 80301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
2. Nevin Platt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
3. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
4. Sunset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
5. Casey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80301, CO
The top elementary schools in 80301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niwot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Blue Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
4. Foothill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
5. Douglass Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
6. Heatherwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
7. Crest View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
8. Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
9. Columbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
10. Boulder Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80301, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80301, CO has a total population of 25,903 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80301, 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 80301, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80301, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80301, 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 80301, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80301, CO
How many schools are in 80301, CO?
80301, CO has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,993 students in total.
How do schools in 80301 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 80301 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 80301 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80301?
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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