Best Schools in Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO has a total of 46 schools including 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 18,871 students attend Boulder, CO schools. On average, schools in Boulder score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Boulder greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO has 12 high schools with 7,770 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 Boulder score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Boulder greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fairview High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
2. Boulder High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
3. Monarch High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1523 Students
4. Silver Creek High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1250 Students
5. New Vista High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
6. Arapahoe Ridge High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. Leadership Academy Of Colorado
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Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO has 8 middle schools with 4,065 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 Boulder score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Boulder exceed expectations.
1. Summit Middle Charter School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Southern Hills Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Altona Middle School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
4. Nevin Platt Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
5. Louisville Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
6. Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
7. Centennial Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
8. Casey Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO has 25 elementary schools with 6,830 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 Boulder score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Boulder greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bear Creek Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
2. High Peaks Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
3. Gold Hill Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 15 Students
4. Blue Mountain Elementary
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
5. Flatirons Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 182 Students
6. Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
7. Horizons K-8 School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 348 Students
8. Mesa Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
9. Foothill Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
10. Eisenhower Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boulder, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boulder, CO has a total population of 118,682 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boulder, 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 Boulder, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boulder, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boulder, 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 Boulder, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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