Best Schools in 80601, CO
80601, CO has 25 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,266 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 80601 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80601, CO
The top high schools in 80601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Ridge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
2. Riverdale Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
3. Brighton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
4. Prairie View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
5. Innovations & Options
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80601, CO
The top middle schools in 80601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rodger Quist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Prairie View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Vikan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
4. Overland Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80601, CO
The top elementary schools in 80601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brantner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
2. Foundations Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
3. Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
4. Mary E Pennock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
5. John W Thimmig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
6. Bromley East Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1237 Students
7. Henderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
8. Turnberry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
9. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
10. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80601, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80601, CO has a total population of 40,443 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80601, 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 80601, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80601, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80601, 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 80601, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80601, CO
How many schools are in 80601, CO?
80601, CO has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,266 students in total.
How do schools in 80601 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 80601 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 80601 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80601?
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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