Best Schools in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County, CO has a total of 208 schools including 46 high schools, 25 middle schools and 128 elementary schools. A total of 89,646 students attend Jefferson County, CO schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County, CO has 46 high schools with 33,338 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Evergreen High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
2. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students
3. Ralston Valley Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students
4. Chatfield High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
5. Conifer Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
6. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
7. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
8. Lakewood High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
9. Columbine High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
10. Green Mountain High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County, CO has 25 middle schools with 13,314 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Manning Options School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
2. Evergreen Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
3. Bradford K8 North
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students
4. Deer Creek Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
5. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
6. West Jefferson Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
7. Falcon Bluffs Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
8. Dunstan Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
9. Ken Caryl Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
10. Bell Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County, CO has 128 elementary schools with 40,156 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Dennison Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 612 Students
2. Parmalee Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
3. Ralston Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
4. Devinny Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
5. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
6. Kyffin Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
7. Bergen Valley Intermediate School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 243 Students
8. West Woods Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
9. Bradford K8 South
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 402 Students
10. Red Rocks Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, CO has a total population of 582,910 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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