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Best Schools in 81253, CO
81253, CO has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,446 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 81253 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81253, CO
The top high schools in 81253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 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 81253, CO
The top middle schools in 81253, 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 81253, CO
The top elementary schools in 81253, 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. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81253, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81253, CO has a total population of 550 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81253, 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 81253, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
110.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
100.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81253, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81253, 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 81253, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81253, CO
How many schools are in 81253, CO?
81253, CO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,446 students in total.
How do schools in 81253 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 81253 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 81253 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81253?
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: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations