Best Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO
Dakota Ridge, CO has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,354 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Dakota Ridge meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO
The top high schools in Dakota Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
2. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
3. Bear Creek High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO
The top middle schools in Dakota Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
2. Summit Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
3. Carmody Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO
The top elementary schools in Dakota Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Rocks Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Westridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
3. Stony Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
4. Mount Carbon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. Kendallvue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
6. Powderhorn Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. Bear Creek K-8 School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students
8. Foothills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
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Projected Test Scores
Foothills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 122 Students
9. Abiding Hope Preschool
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Projected Test Scores
Abiding Hope Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 238 Students
10. Peiffer Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 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
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 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
24.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Dakota Ridge, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dakota Ridge, CO
How many schools are in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Dakota Ridge, CO has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,354 students in total.
How do schools in Dakota Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Dakota Ridge score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Dakota Ridge meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dakota Ridge?
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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