Best Schools in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County, CO has 208 public schools (32 high, 25 middle, 129 elementary) serving 91,205 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, CO
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Ralston Valley Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students
3. Evergreen High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
4. Conifer Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
5. Chatfield High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
6. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
7. Lakewood High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
8. Green Mountain High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
9. Dakota Ridge Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
10. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, CO
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manning Options School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Bell Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
6. Oberon Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
7. Falcon Bluffs Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
8. West Jefferson Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
9. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
10. Wayne Carle Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, CO
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Bergen Valley Intermediate School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
4. Ralston Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
5. Kyffin Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
6. Mitchell Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
7. West Woods Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
8. Red Rocks Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
9. Meiklejohn Elementary
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
10. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 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
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 Jefferson County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, CO
How many schools are in Jefferson County, CO?
Jefferson County, CO has 208 public schools: 32 high schools, 25 middle schools and 129 elementary schools, serving 91,205 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 208 schools in Jefferson County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
11 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Lakewood (51)
- Arvada (32)
- Littleton (24)
- Golden (15)
- Wheat Ridge (8)
- Evergreen (6)
- Conifer (3)
- Edgewater (3)
- Morrison (2)
- Indian Hills (1)
- Pine (1)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1 (160 schools)