Best High Schools in 80602, CO

80602, CO has 6 high schools with 10,337 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 80602 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 80602 underperform expectations.

1. Horizon High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

2. Mountain Range High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students

3. Riverdale Ridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

4. Brighton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students

5. Prairie View High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

6. Thornton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80602, CO

80602, CO has 7 middle schools with 5,017 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 80602 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 80602 meet expectations.

1. Rocky Top Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

2. Prairie View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students

3. Rodger Quist Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students

4. Shadow Ridge Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students

5. Vikan Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

6. Overland Trail Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80602, CO

80602, CO has 9 elementary schools with 4,225 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 80602 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 80602 don't meet expectations.

1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students

2. Silver Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students

3. Brantner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

4. Prairie Hills Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

5. West Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students

6. Eagleview Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

7. Glacier Peak Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

8. Henderson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

9. South Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80602, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

80602, CO has a total population of 43,321 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80602, CO

19,579

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80602, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80602, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80602, CO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,281 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80602, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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