Best Schools in Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO has a total of 151 schools including 30 high schools, 29 middle schools and 89 elementary schools. A total of 98,497 students attend Aurora, CO schools. On average, schools in Aurora score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO has 30 high schools with 33,850 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 Aurora score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
1. George Washington High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
2. Grandview High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
3. Cherokee Trail High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2924 Students
4. Chaparral High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
6. Dsst: Montview High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students
7. Eaglecrest High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3093 Students
8. Smoky Hill High School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students
9. Strasburg High School
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Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
10. Rangeview High School
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2051 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO has 29 middle schools with 21,527 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 Aurora score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
1. Campus Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students
2. Fox Ridge Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
3. Sierra Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
4. Infinity Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
5. Thunder Ridge Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1152 Students
6. Falcon Creek Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
7. Liberty Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
8. Sky Vista Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
9. 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
10. Otho E Stuart Middle School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO has 89 elementary schools with 39,360 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 Aurora score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
1. Challenge School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 550 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. Belleview Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
4. Indian Ridge Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Altitude Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
6. Creekside Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
7. Rolling Hills Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
8. Aspen Crossing Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
9. Black Forest Hills Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
10. Mountain Vista Elementary School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora, CO has a total population of 431,651 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora, 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 Aurora, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, 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 Aurora, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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