Best Schools in Glendale, CO
Glendale, CO has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 10,643 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Glendale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Glendale, CO
The top high schools in Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
2. South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
3. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
Best Middle Schools in Glendale, CO
The top middle schools in Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
3. Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Glendale, CO
The top elementary schools in Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
2. Mcmeen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
3. Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Glendale, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Glendale, CO has a total population of 5,713 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Glendale, 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 Glendale, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Glendale, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Glendale, 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 Glendale, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Glendale, CO
How many schools are in Glendale, CO?
Glendale, CO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 10,643 students in total.
How do schools in Glendale perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Glendale score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Glendale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Glendale?
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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations