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Best Schools in Erie, CO
Erie, CO has 28 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 22,727 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Erie meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Erie, CO
The top high schools in Erie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centaurus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
2. Legacy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2230 Students
3. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
4. Mead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students
5. Frederick Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
6. Mountain Range High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
7. Fort Lupton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
Best Middle Schools in Erie, CO
The top middle schools in Erie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Rocky Top Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
3. Angevine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Coal Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Erie, CO
The top elementary schools in Erie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
2. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
3. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 725 Students
4. Thunder Vista P-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 794 Students
5. Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
6. Soaring Heights Pk-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1242 Students
7. Black Rock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
8. Lafayette Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
9. Silver Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
10. Red Hawk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Erie, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Erie, CO has a total population of 32,778 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Erie, 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 Erie, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Erie, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Erie, 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 Erie, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Erie, CO
How many schools are in Erie, CO?
Erie, CO has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 22,727 students in total.
How do schools in Erie perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Erie score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Erie meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Erie?
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: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Erie
9 of 9 schools in Erie carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7B: 2
All 9 public schools we grade in Erie. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.