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Best Schools in Monument, CO
Monument, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,326 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Monument exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monument, CO
The top high schools in Monument, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1094 Students
2. Discovery Canyon Campus High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. Lewis-palmer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monument, CO
The top middle schools in Monument, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Lewis-palmer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monument, CO
The top elementary schools in Monument, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
2. Prairie Winds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
3. Antelope Trails Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
4. Bear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 849 Students
5. Palmer Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
6. St Peter Catholic School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Peter Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monument, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monument, CO has a total population of 16,478 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monument, 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 Monument, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monument, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monument, 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 Monument, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monument, CO
How many schools are in Monument, CO?
Monument, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,326 students in total.
How do schools in Monument perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Monument score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Monument exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monument?
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: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Monument
7 of 8 schools in Monument carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 2C: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Monument. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.