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Best Schools in 81226, CO
81226, CO has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,306 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 81226 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81226, CO
The top high schools in 81226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
2. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81226, CO
The top middle schools in 81226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81226, CO
The top elementary schools in 81226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
2. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
3. Penrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81226, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81226, CO has a total population of 8,464 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81226, 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 81226, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81226, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81226, 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 81226, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81226, CO
How many schools are in 81226, CO?
81226, CO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,306 students in total.
How do schools in 81226 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 81226 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 81226 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81226?
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: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations