Best Schools in Central City, CO
Central City, CO has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 994 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Central City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central City, CO
The top high schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilpin County Undivided High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
2. Clear Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central City, CO
The top middle schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central City, CO
The top elementary schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. King-murphy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students
2. Gilpin County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
3. Carlson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central City, CO has a total population of 1,238 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central 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 Central City, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central 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 Central City, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central City, CO
How many schools are in Central City, CO?
Central City, CO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 994 students in total.
How do schools in Central City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Central City score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Central City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central 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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations