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Best Schools in Florence, CO
Florence, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,914 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Florence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence, CO
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
2. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, CO
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
2. Custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, CO
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
2. Custer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
3. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
4. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
5. Penrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, CO has a total population of 7,586 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, 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 Florence, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, 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 Florence, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Florence, CO
How many schools are in Florence, CO?
Florence, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,914 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Florence score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Florence meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Florence?
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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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Florence
2 of 2 schools in Florence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Florence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.