Best Schools in 80403, CO
80403, CO has 23 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,755 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 80403 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80403, CO
The top high schools in 80403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ralston Valley Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students
2. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Nederland Middle-senior High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
5. Standley Lake High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1180 Students
6. Gilpin County Undivided High School
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Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
7. Clear Creek High School
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Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80403, CO
The top middle schools in 80403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
3. Wayne Carle Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
4. Clear Creek Middle School
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Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80403, CO
The top elementary schools in 80403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. West Woods Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
3. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
4. Nederland Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
5. Three Creeks K-8
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1026 Students
6. Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 98 Students
7. Vanderhoof Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
8. Lukas Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
9. Gilpin County Elementary School
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Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
10. Carlson Elementary School
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Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80403, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80403, CO has a total population of 21,613 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80403, 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 80403, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80403, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80403, 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 80403, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80403, CO
How many schools are in 80403, CO?
80403, CO has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,755 students in total.
How do schools in 80403 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 80403 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 80403 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80403?
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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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations