Best Schools in Fremont County, CO
Fremont County, CO has 18 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,111 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Fremont County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fremont County, CO
The top high schools in Fremont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
3. Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
4. 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 Fremont County, CO
The top middle schools in Fremont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salida Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fremont County, CO
The top elementary schools in Fremont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salida School District No. R-32 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students
2. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 253 Students
3. Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
4. Canon Exploratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 336 Students
5. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
6. Mckinley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
7. Cotopaxi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
8. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
9. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
10. Penrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fremont County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fremont County, CO has a total population of 48,939 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fremont 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 Fremont County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fremont County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fremont 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 Fremont County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fremont County, CO
How many schools are in Fremont County, CO?
Fremont County, CO has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,111 students in total.
How do schools in Fremont County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Fremont County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Fremont County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fremont County?
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: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fremont County
4 places in Fremont County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Canon City (7)
- Cotopaxi (2)
- Florence (2)
- Penrose (1)
School districts (2)
- Fremont Re-1 (8 schools)
- Fremont Re-2 (3 schools)