Best Schools in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,357 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Central Boulder greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top high schools in Central Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. New Vista High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
3. Leadership Academy Of Colorado
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Education Reenvisioned Boces • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top middle schools in Central Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
3. Casey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top elementary schools in Central Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Foothill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Flatirons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 182 Students
4. University Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
5. Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
6. Columbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
7. Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO has a total population of 20,165 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Boulder, 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 Central Boulder, Boulder, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Boulder, 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 Central Boulder, Boulder, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
How many schools are in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO?
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,357 students in total.
How do schools in Central Boulder perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Central Boulder score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Central Boulder greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Boulder?
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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