Best Schools in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 15,535 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Cherry Creek exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Cherry Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
2. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students
3. South High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
4. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Cherry Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
2. Campus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students
3. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
4. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Cherry Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 594 Students
2. Steck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
3. Bromwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
4. Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
5. Belleview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
6. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
7. High Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
8. Childrens Garden Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Childrens Garden Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO has a total population of 19,130 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherry Creek, Denver, 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 Cherry Creek, Denver, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherry Creek, Denver, 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 Cherry Creek, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO?
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 15,535 students in total.
How do schools in Cherry Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Cherry Creek score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Cherry Creek exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherry Creek?
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: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations