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Best Schools in Canon City, CO
Canon City, CO has 23 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,778 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Canon City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canon City, CO
The top high schools in Canon City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
3. Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
4. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
5. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
6. Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canon City, CO
The top middle schools in Canon City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
3. Custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canon City, CO
The top elementary schools in Canon City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 253 Students
3. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
4. Canon Exploratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 336 Students
5. Custer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
6. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
7. Mckinley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
8. Cotopaxi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
10. Cresson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canon City, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canon City, CO has a total population of 24,935 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canon City, 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 Canon City, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canon City, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canon City, 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 Canon City, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canon City, CO
How many schools are in Canon City, CO?
Canon City, CO has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,778 students in total.
How do schools in Canon City perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Canon City score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Canon City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canon City?
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: 30%
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Every school in Canon City
8 of 8 schools in Canon City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 4D: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Canon City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (8)
- Canon City High School
- Canon City Middle School
- Canon Exploratory School
- Harrison School
- Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
- Mckinley Elementary School
- Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
- Washington Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.