Best Schools in Gunbarrel, CO
Gunbarrel, CO has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,991 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Gunbarrel greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gunbarrel, CO
The top high schools in Gunbarrel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Centaurus High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
3. Niwot High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
4. Silver Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1250 Students
5. Boulder Prep Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gunbarrel, CO
The top middle schools in Gunbarrel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
2. Nevin Platt Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
3. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
4. Sunset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gunbarrel, CO
The top elementary schools in Gunbarrel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niwot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Blue Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. Douglass Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
4. Heatherwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
5. Crest View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
6. Boulder Country Day School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gunbarrel, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gunbarrel, CO has a total population of 12,016 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gunbarrel, 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 Gunbarrel, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gunbarrel, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gunbarrel, 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 Gunbarrel, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gunbarrel, CO
How many schools are in Gunbarrel, CO?
Gunbarrel, CO has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,991 students in total.
How do schools in Gunbarrel perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Gunbarrel score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Gunbarrel greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gunbarrel?
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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