Best Schools in Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO has a total of 129 schools including 36 high schools, 23 middle schools and 66 elementary schools. A total of 54,306 students attend Boulder County, CO schools. On average, schools in Boulder County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Boulder County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO has 36 high schools with 19,095 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 County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Boulder County 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. St. Vrain Virtual High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
5. Silver Creek High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1250 Students
6. Centaurus High School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
7. Niwot High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
8. Erie High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
9. Lyons Middle/senior High School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 372 Students
10. Estes Park High School
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Estes Park School District R-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO has 23 middle schools with 12,074 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 County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Boulder County meet 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. Erie Middle School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
8. Centennial Middle School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
9. Westview Middle School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
10. Mead Middle School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO has 66 elementary schools with 20,326 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 County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Boulder County 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. Jamestown Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 17 Students
5. Superior Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
6. Blue Mountain Elementary
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
7. Fireside Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
8. Flatirons Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 182 Students
9. Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
10. Louisville Elementary School
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boulder County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boulder County, CO has a total population of 330,758 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boulder County, 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 County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boulder County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boulder County, 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 County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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