Best Schools in Clear Creek County, CO
Clear Creek County, CO has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,088 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Clear Creek County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clear Creek County, CO
The top high schools in Clear Creek County, 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 Clear Creek County, CO
The top middle schools in Clear Creek County, 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 Clear Creek County, CO
The top elementary schools in Clear Creek County, 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. Georgetown Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
4. 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 Clear Creek County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clear Creek County, CO has a total population of 9,397 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clear Creek County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clear Creek County, CO
How many schools are in Clear Creek County, CO?
Clear Creek County, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,088 students in total.
How do schools in Clear Creek County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Clear Creek County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Clear Creek County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clear Creek 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Clear Creek County, CO
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clear Creek County
2 places in Clear Creek County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Georgetown (1)
- Idaho Springs (1)
School districts (1)
- Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 (5 schools)