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Best Schools in New Castle, CO
New Castle, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,015 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in New Castle meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Castle, CO
The top high schools in New Castle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 527 Students
2. Glenwood Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle, CO
The top middle schools in New Castle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Glenwood Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, CO
The top elementary schools in New Castle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kathryn Senor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
2. Cactus Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
3. Glenwood Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
4. Elk Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
5. Ambleside At Skylark
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ambleside At Skylark • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle, CO has a total population of 7,899 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle, 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 New Castle, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle, 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 New Castle, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Castle, CO
How many schools are in New Castle, CO?
New Castle, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,015 students in total.
How do schools in New Castle perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in New Castle score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in New Castle meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Castle?
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: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in New Castle
4 of 4 schools in New Castle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in New Castle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.