Best Schools in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County, CO has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 2,615 students attend Chaffee County, CO schools. On average, schools in Chaffee County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chaffee County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County, CO has 5 high schools with 735 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 Chaffee County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chaffee County exceed expectations.
1. Salida High School
SchoolGrade
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Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Horizons Exploratory Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
3. Chaffee County High School
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Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 19 Students
4. Buena Vista High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County, CO has 3 middle schools with 595 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 Chaffee County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chaffee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Crest Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students
2. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Buena Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County, CO has 6 elementary schools with 1,285 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 Chaffee County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chaffee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Salida Montessori Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students
3. Avery/parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
4. Darren Patterson Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Darren Patterson Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chaffee County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chaffee County, CO has a total population of 19,476 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chaffee 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 Chaffee County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chaffee County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chaffee 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 Chaffee County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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