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Best Schools in Akron, CO
Akron, CO has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,409 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Akron meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Akron, CO
The top high schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merino Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Akron High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
3. Arickaree Undivided High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arickaree School District No. R-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 45 Students
4. Otis Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis School District No. R-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 105 Students
5. Brush High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Akron, CO
The top middle schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brush Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Akron, CO
The top elementary schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Akron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 327 Students
2. Otis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis School District No. R-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
3. Beaver Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 301 Students
4. Merino Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students
5. Arickaree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arickaree School District No. R-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 56 Students
6. Thomson Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Akron, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Akron, CO has a total population of 2,270 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Akron, 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 Akron, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Akron, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Akron, 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 Akron, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Akron, CO
How many schools are in Akron, CO?
Akron, CO has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,409 students in total.
How do schools in Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Akron score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Akron meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Akron?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Akron
2 of 2 schools in Akron carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Akron. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.