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Best Schools in 81223, CO
81223, CO has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,323 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 81223 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81223, CO
The top high schools in 81223, 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. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81223, CO
The top middle schools in 81223, 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
3. 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 81223, CO
The top elementary schools in 81223, 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. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
3. Custer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
4. Cotopaxi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81223, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81223, CO has a total population of 2,317 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81223, 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 81223, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81223, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81223, 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 81223, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81223, CO
How many schools are in 81223, CO?
81223, CO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,323 students in total.
How do schools in 81223 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 81223 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 81223 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81223?
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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations