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Best Schools in 81040, CO
81040, CO has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 845 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 81040 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81040, CO
The top high schools in 81040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. John Mall Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81040, CO
The top middle schools in 81040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81040, CO
The top elementary schools in 81040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Peakview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
3. Gardner Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81040, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81040, CO has a total population of 447 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81040, 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 81040, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
52.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81040, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81040, 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 81040, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81040, CO
How many schools are in 81040, CO?
81040, CO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 845 students in total.
How do schools in 81040 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 81040 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 81040 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81040?
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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