Best Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver County, CO has a total of 270 schools including 70 high schools, 42 middle schools and 155 elementary schools. A total of 111,272 students attend Denver County, CO schools. On average, schools in Denver County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Denver County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver County, CO has 70 high schools with 33,811 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 Denver County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denver County don't meet expectations.
1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Denver School Of The Arts
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
3. George Washington High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
4. East High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students
5. Dsst: Byers High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
6. Littleton High School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
7. South High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
8. Northfield High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1872 Students
9. Thomas Jefferson High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
10. Dsst: Montview High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver County, CO has 42 middle schools with 19,907 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 Denver County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denver County meet expectations.
1. Mcauliffe International School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1487 Students
2. Manning Options School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. Campus Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students
4. Morey Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
5. Dsst: Byers Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students
6. West Middle School
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
7. Denver Green School Northfield
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
8. Merrill Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
9. Goddard Middle School
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Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
10. Skinner Middle School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver County, CO has 155 elementary schools with 55,544 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 Denver County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denver County meet expectations.
1. Polaris Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students
2. Slavens K-8 School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 752 Students
3. William (bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 828 Students
4. Steele Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
5. Denver Green School Southeast
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 523 Students
6. Aurora Quest K-8
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Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
7. Cory Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 400 Students
8. Swigert International School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
9. Westerly Creek Elementary
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
10. Carson Elementary School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denver County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denver County, CO has a total population of 715,522 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denver 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 Denver County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denver County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denver 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 Denver County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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