Best High Schools in Parker, CO

Parker, CO has 10 high schools with 14,085 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Parker score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Parker meet expectations.

1. Rock Canyon High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students

2. Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students

3. Highlands Ranch High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students

4. Chaparral High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students

5. Legend High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students

6. Douglas County High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students

7. Ponderosa High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students

8. Elizabeth High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students

9. Endeavor Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students

Best Middle Schools in Parker, CO

Parker, CO has 8 middle schools with 7,004 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Parker score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Parker don't meet expectations.

1. Rocky Heights Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students

2. Cresthill Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students

3. Fox Ridge Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students

4. Sierra Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students

5. Cimarron Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1116 Students

6. Elizabeth Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students

7. Mesa Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

8. Sagewood Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Parker, CO

Parker, CO has 28 elementary schools with 14,238 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Parker score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Parker don't meet expectations.

1. Parker Core Knowledge Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 706 Students

2. Challenge To Excellence Charter School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 538 Students

3. Buffalo Ridge Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

4. Gold Rush Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students

5. Eagle Ridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 603 Students

6. Pine Grove Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students

7. Coyote Hills Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

8. Pioneer Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

9. Singing Hills Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students

10. Frontier Valley Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Parker, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Parker, CO has a total population of 87,082 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Parker, CO

35,327

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Parker, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parker, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parker, CO.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,798 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Parker, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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