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Best Schools in Palmer Lake, CO
Palmer Lake, CO has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,138 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Palmer Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer Lake, CO
The top high schools in Palmer Lake, 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. Castle View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer Lake, CO
The top middle schools in Palmer Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer Lake, CO
The top elementary schools in Palmer Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larkspur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 205 Students
2. 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
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer Lake, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer Lake, CO has a total population of 2,920 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer Lake, 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 Palmer Lake, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer Lake, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer Lake, 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 Palmer Lake, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer Lake, CO
How many schools are in Palmer Lake, CO?
Palmer Lake, CO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,138 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Palmer Lake score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Palmer Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer Lake?
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
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Palmer Lake
1 of 1 schools in Palmer Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Palmer Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.