Best Schools in Adams County, CO
Adams County, CO has a total of 217 schools including 49 high schools, 44 middle schools and 117 elementary schools. A total of 108,520 students attend Adams County, CO schools. On average, schools in Adams County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Adams County, CO
Adams County, CO has 49 high schools with 31,154 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Adams County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.
1. Legacy High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2230 Students
2. Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
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Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
3. Eagle Ridge Academy
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School District 27j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
4. Horizon High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
5. Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter Sch
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
6. Strasburg High School
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Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
7. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students
8. Mountain Range High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
9. Byers Junior-senior High School
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Byers School District No. 32j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
10. Wiggins High School
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School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, CO
Adams County, CO has 44 middle schools with 24,855 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Adams County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County meet expectations.
1. Westlake Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Rocky Top Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
3. Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
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Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
4. Prairie View Middle School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
5. Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
6. Century Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
7. Silver Hills Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
8. Otho E Stuart Middle School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
9. Hemphill Middle School
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Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
10. Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, CO
Adams County, CO has 117 elementary schools with 45,757 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Adams County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.
1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School
SchoolGrade
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students
2. Aurora Quest K-8
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
3. Meridian Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
4. Willow Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
5. Silver Creek Elementary
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
6. Brantner Elementary School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
7. Prairie Hills Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
8. Colorado Stem Academy
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Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
9. Landmark Academy At Reunion
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School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 770 Students
10. Stem Lab
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 743 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, CO has a total population of 519,572 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, 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 Adams County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, 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 Adams County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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