Best Schools in Lake County, CO
Lake County, CO has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,075 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Lake County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, CO
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 414 Students
2. Cloud City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, CO
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 262 Students
2. Lake County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, CO has a total population of 7,436 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake 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 Lake County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
67.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake 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 Lake County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, CO
How many schools are in Lake County, CO?
Lake County, CO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,075 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Lake County score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake 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: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
1 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Leadville (4)
School districts (1)
- Lake County School District No. R-1 (4 schools)