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Best Schools in 81240, CO
81240, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,286 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 81240 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81240, CO
The top high schools in 81240, 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. Pueblo West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
3. 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 81240, CO
The top middle schools in 81240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sky View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 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 81240, CO
The top elementary schools in 81240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Sierra Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
4. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
5. Penrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81240, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81240, CO has a total population of 4,432 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81240, 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 81240, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81240, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81240, 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 81240, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81240, CO
How many schools are in 81240, CO?
81240, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,286 students in total.
How do schools in 81240 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 81240 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 81240 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81240?
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%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations