Best Schools in 81423, CO
81423, CO has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,611 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 81423 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81423, CO
The top high schools in 81423, 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. Nucla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81423, CO
The top middle schools in 81423, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nucla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 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 81423, CO
The top elementary schools in 81423, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Naturita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81423, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81423, CO has a total population of 1,328 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81423, 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 81423, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81423, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81423, 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 81423, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81423, CO
How many schools are in 81423, CO?
81423, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,611 students in total.
How do schools in 81423 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 81423 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 81423 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81423?
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: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations