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Best Schools in 81212, CO
81212, CO has 20 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,424 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 81212 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81212, CO
The top high schools in 81212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
3. Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
4. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
5. Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 176 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81212, CO
The top middle schools in 81212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81212, CO
The top elementary schools in 81212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 253 Students
3. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
4. Canon Exploratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 336 Students
5. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
6. Mckinley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
7. Cotopaxi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
8. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
9. Cresson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
10. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81212, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81212, CO has a total population of 30,299 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81212, 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 81212, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81212, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81212, 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 81212, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81212, CO
How many schools are in 81212, CO?
81212, CO has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,424 students in total.
How do schools in 81212 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 81212 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 81212 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81212?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations