Best Schools in 81401, CO
81401, CO has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,708 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 81401 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81401, CO
The top high schools in 81401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
2. Vista Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Olathe Middle/high School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
4. Black Canyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81401, CO
The top middle schools in 81401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81401, CO
The top elementary schools in 81401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
2. Pomona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
3. Olathe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
4. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
5. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
6. Pope John Paul Ii Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope John Paul Ii Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81401, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81401, CO has a total population of 23,434 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81401, 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 81401, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81401, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81401, 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 81401, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81401, CO
How many schools are in 81401, CO?
81401, CO has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,708 students in total.
How do schools in 81401 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 81401 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 81401 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81401?
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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations