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

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students

2. Grandview High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students

3. Cherokee Trail High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2924 Students

4. Chaparral High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students

5. Thomas Jefferson High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students

6. Dsst: Montview High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students

7. Eaglecrest High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3093 Students

8. Smoky Hill High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students

9. 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

10. Rangeview High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students

2. Fox Ridge Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students

3. Sierra Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students

4. Infinity Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students

5. Thunder Ridge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1152 Students

6. Falcon Creek Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students

7. Liberty Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students

8. Sky Vista Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students

9. 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

10. 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

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

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 550 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. Belleview Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students

4. Indian Ridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

5. Altitude Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students

6. Creekside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students

7. Rolling Hills Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

8. Aspen Crossing Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

9. Black Forest Hills Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students

10. Mountain Vista Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

98,497

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

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

D-

35.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,105 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Aurora, CO

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Foxfield, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Centennial, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greenwood Village, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Glendale, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Englewood, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cherry Hills Village, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Denver, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Meridian, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stonegate, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Watkins, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations