Best Schools in Applewood, CO
Applewood, CO has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,140 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Applewood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Applewood, CO
The top high schools in Applewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Wheat Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
Best Middle Schools in Applewood, CO
The top middle schools in Applewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manning Options School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
2. Bell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
3. Everitt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Applewood, CO
The top elementary schools in Applewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Stober Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
3. Welchester Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Applewood, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Applewood, CO has a total population of 3,935 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Applewood, 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 Applewood, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
78.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
71.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Applewood, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Applewood, 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 Applewood, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Applewood, CO
How many schools are in Applewood, CO?
Applewood, CO has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,140 students in total.
How do schools in Applewood perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Applewood score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Applewood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Applewood?
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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