Best Schools in 80401, CO
80401, CO has 25 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,717 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 80401 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80401, CO
The top high schools in 80401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
2. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
4. Wheat Ridge High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
5. Bear Creek High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80401, CO
The top middle schools in 80401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manning Options School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
2. Evergreen Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
3. Bell Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
4. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
5. Carmody Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
6. Everitt Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
7. Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80401, CO
The top elementary schools in 80401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parmalee Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
2. Bergen Valley Intermediate School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Ralston Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
4. Kyffin Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
5. Mitchell Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
6. Red Rocks Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
7. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
8. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
9. Stober Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
10. Shelton Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80401, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80401, CO has a total population of 41,622 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80401, 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 80401, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80401, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80401, 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 80401, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80401, CO
How many schools are in 80401, CO?
80401, CO has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,717 students in total.
How do schools in 80401 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 80401 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 80401 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80401?
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: 42%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations