Best Schools in Amherst, CO
Amherst, CO has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 539 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst, CO
The top high schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Julesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
2. Holyoke Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, CO
The top elementary schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holyoke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holyoke School District No. Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 285 Students
2. Julesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, CO has a total population of 209 with 48% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, 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 Amherst, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, 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 Amherst, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst, CO
How many schools are in Amherst, CO?
Amherst, CO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 539 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Amherst score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst?
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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations