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

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2230 Students

2. Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students

3. Eagle Ridge Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District 27j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students

4. Horizon High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

5. Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students

6. Strasburg High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

7. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students

8. Mountain Range High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students

9. Byers Junior-senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Byers School District No. 32j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students

10. Wiggins High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

2. Rocky Top Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

3. Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students

4. Prairie View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students

5. Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students

6. Century Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

7. Silver Hills Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

8. Otho E Stuart Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students

9. Hemphill Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

10. Aurora Science & Tech Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students

2. Aurora Quest K-8

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students

3. Meridian Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students

4. Willow Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students

5. Silver Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students

6. Brantner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

7. Prairie Hills Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

8. Colorado Stem Academy

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students

9. Landmark Academy At Reunion

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 770 Students

10. Stem Lab

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

108,520

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

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

D-

34.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,585 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Adams County, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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