Best Schools in 80602, CO
80602, CO has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,520 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 80602 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80602, CO
The top high schools in 80602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
2. Mountain Range High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
3. Riverdale Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
4. Thornton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80602, CO
The top middle schools in 80602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Top Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
2. Rodger Quist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
3. Shadow Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 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 80602, CO
The top elementary schools in 80602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
2. Prairie Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
3. Eagleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
4. Brantner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
5. West Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
6. Glacier Peak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
7. Henderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
8. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
9. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 80602, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 80602, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80602, CO
How many schools are in 80602, CO?
80602, CO has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,520 students in total.
How do schools in 80602 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 80602 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 80602 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80602?
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: 35%
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- Projected: 31%
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