Best Schools in 80516, CO
80516, CO has 24 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,917 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 80516 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80516, CO
The top high schools in 80516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centaurus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
2. Legacy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2230 Students
3. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
4. Mead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students
5. Frederick Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
6. Fort Lupton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80516, CO
The top middle schools in 80516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Angevine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Coal Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80516, CO
The top elementary schools in 80516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
2. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
3. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 725 Students
4. Thunder Vista P-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 794 Students
5. Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
6. Soaring Heights Pk-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1242 Students
7. Black Rock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
8. Red Hawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
9. Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 547 Students
10. Grand View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80516, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80516, CO has a total population of 34,307 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80516, 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 80516, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80516, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80516, 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 80516, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80516, CO
How many schools are in 80516, CO?
80516, CO has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,917 students in total.
How do schools in 80516 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 80516 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 80516 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80516?
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: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations