Best Schools in Columbine, CO
Columbine, CO has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,477 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Columbine don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbine, CO
The top high schools in Columbine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
2. Chatfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
3. Columbine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbine, CO
The top middle schools in Columbine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Falcon Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
2. Goddard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
3. Ken Caryl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbine, CO
The top elementary schools in Columbine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
2. Coronado Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
3. Normandy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
4. Leawood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students
5. Columbine Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
6. Dutch Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbine, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbine, CO has a total population of 25,229 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbine, 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 Columbine, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbine, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbine, 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 Columbine, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbine, CO
How many schools are in Columbine, CO?
Columbine, CO has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,477 students in total.
How do schools in Columbine perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Columbine score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Columbine don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbine?
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: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations