Best Schools in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County, CO has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,615 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Chaffee County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chaffee County, CO
The top high schools in Chaffee County, 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. Horizons Exploratory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
3. Buena Vista High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Chaffee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chaffee County, CO
The top middle schools in Chaffee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crest Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students
2. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Buena Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chaffee County, CO
The top elementary schools in Chaffee County, 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. 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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
4. Darren Patterson Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Chaffee County, CO
How many schools are in Chaffee County, CO?
Chaffee County, CO has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,615 students in total.
How do schools in Chaffee County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Chaffee County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Chaffee County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chaffee 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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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chaffee County
2 places in Chaffee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Salida (6)
- Buena Vista (5)
School districts (2)
- Buena Vista School District No. R-31 (5 schools)
- Salida School District No. R-32 (5 schools)