Best Schools in Black Forest, CO
Black Forest, CO has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 13,534 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Black Forest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Black Forest, CO
The top high schools in Black Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students
2. Discovery Canyon Campus High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. Lewis-palmer High School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
4. Liberty High School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1647 Students
5. Falcon High School
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Projected Test Scores
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1248 Students
Best Middle Schools in Black Forest, CO
The top middle schools in Black Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Challenger Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
3. Lewis-palmer Middle School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 781 Students
4. Chinook Trail Middle School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
5. Falcon Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Black Forest, CO
The top elementary schools in Black Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
2. Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
3. Edith Wolford Elementary School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
4. Legacy Peak Elementary School
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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
5. Bennett Ranch Elementary School
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El Paso County Colorado School District 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Black Forest, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black Forest, CO has a total population of 6,489 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black Forest, 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 Black Forest, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black Forest, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black Forest, 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 Black Forest, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Black Forest, CO
How many schools are in Black Forest, CO?
Black Forest, CO has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 13,534 students in total.
How do schools in Black Forest perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Black Forest score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Black Forest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Black Forest?
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: 39%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
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