Best Schools in Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO has 132 public schools (22 high, 18 middle, 72 elementary) serving 57,458 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Boulder County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boulder County, CO
The top high schools in Boulder County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
2. Monarch High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1523 Students
3. Boulder High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
4. Centaurus High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
5. St. Vrain Virtual High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
6. Lyons Middle/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 372 Students
7. Niwot High School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
8. New Vista High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
9. Nederland Middle-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
10. Berthoud High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boulder County, CO
The top middle schools in Boulder County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Middle Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Southern Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Altona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
4. Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Louisville Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
6. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
7. Nevin Platt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
8. Centennial Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
9. Mead Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
10. Westview Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boulder County, CO
The top elementary schools in Boulder County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Peaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
2. Bear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
3. Boulder Community School/integrated Studies
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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
4. Superior Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
5. Eisenhower Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
6. Niwot Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
7. Lyons Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
8. Mesa Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
9. Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
10. Blue Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 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.
Questions About Schools in Boulder County, CO
How many schools are in Boulder County, CO?
Boulder County, CO has 132 public schools: 22 high schools, 18 middle schools and 72 elementary schools, serving 57,458 students in total.
How do schools in Boulder County perform on state tests?
On average, 132 schools in Boulder County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Boulder County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boulder County?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boulder County
9 places in Boulder County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Longmont (29)
- Boulder (27)
- Lafayette (8)
- Louisville (6)
- Lyons (2)
- Nederland (2)
- Niwot (2)
- Superior (2)
- Jamestown (1)
School districts (2)
- Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 (56 schools)
- St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J (54 schools)