Best Schools in 81403, CO
81403, CO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,787 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 81403 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81403, CO
The top high schools in 81403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
2. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
3. Olathe Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81403, CO
The top middle schools in 81403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
3. 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 81403, CO
The top elementary schools in 81403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
2. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
4. Olathe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
5. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81403, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81403, CO has a total population of 11,808 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81403, 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 81403, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81403, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81403, 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 81403, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81403, CO
How many schools are in 81403, CO?
81403, CO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,787 students in total.
How do schools in 81403 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 81403 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 81403 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81403?
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: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations