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Best Schools in 81252, CO
81252, CO has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 959 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 81252 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81252, CO
The top high schools in 81252, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
2. Custer County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. 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 81252, CO
The top middle schools in 81252, 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 81252, CO
The top elementary schools in 81252, 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. Cotopaxi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
3. Peakview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81252, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81252, CO has a total population of 4,118 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81252, 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 81252, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81252, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81252, 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 81252, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81252, CO
How many schools are in 81252, CO?
81252, CO has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 959 students in total.
How do schools in 81252 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 81252 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 81252 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81252?
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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