Best High Schools in Cotopaxi, CO

High schools
3
Students
1,209
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Cotopaxi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Canon City High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students

2. Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students

3. Custer County High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cotopaxi, CO

Middle schools
2
Students
443
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Cotopaxi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Canon City Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students

2. Custer Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cotopaxi, CO

Elementary schools
3
Students
507
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Cotopaxi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students

2. Custer County Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students

3. Cotopaxi Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cotopaxi, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cotopaxi, CO has a total population of 1,385 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cotopaxi, CO

2,159

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cotopaxi, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

3.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cotopaxi, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cotopaxi, CO.

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

43 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cotopaxi, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Cotopaxi, CO

How many schools are in Cotopaxi, CO?

Cotopaxi, CO has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,159 students in total.

How do schools in Cotopaxi perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Cotopaxi score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Cotopaxi meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cotopaxi?

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 Cotopaxi, CO

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Texas Creek, CO

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hillside, CO

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Prospect Heights, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Coaldale, CO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Howard, CO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Canon City, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lincoln Park, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Swissvale, CO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brookside, CO

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockvale, CO

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Cotopaxi

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
32.5%
Avg projected
26%

2 of 2 schools in Cotopaxi carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Cotopaxi. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)