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Best Schools in 81652, CO
81652, CO has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,569 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 81652 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81652, CO
The top high schools in 81652, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students
2. Rifle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81652, CO
The top middle schools in 81652, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Rifle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81652, CO
The top elementary schools in 81652, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
2. Elk Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
3. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81652, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81652, CO has a total population of 5,940 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81652, 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 81652, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81652, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81652, 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 81652, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81652, CO
How many schools are in 81652, CO?
81652, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,569 students in total.
How do schools in 81652 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 81652 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 81652 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81652?
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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