Best High Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO

Dakota Ridge, CO has 3 high schools with 4,247 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dakota Ridge score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dakota Ridge exceed expectations.

1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students

2. Chatfield High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students

3. Dakota Ridge Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO

Dakota Ridge, CO has 2 middle schools with 1,579 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dakota Ridge score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dakota Ridge exceed expectations.

1. Manning Options School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. Summit Ridge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO

Dakota Ridge, CO has 8 elementary schools with 2,326 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dakota Ridge score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dakota Ridge meet expectations.

1. Westridge Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students

2. Mount Carbon Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students

3. Jefferson County Open Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 Students

4. Peiffer Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

5. Powderhorn Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students

6. Kendallvue Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students

7. Foothills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Foothills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 122 Students

8. Abiding Hope Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Abiding Hope Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 238 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dakota Ridge, CO

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

Community Factors

Dakota Ridge, CO has a total population of 32,484 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dakota Ridge, CO

8,243

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dakota Ridge, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dakota Ridge, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,957 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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