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Best Schools in Penrose, CO
Penrose, CO has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,779 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Penrose meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penrose, CO
The top high schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canon City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
2. Pueblo West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
3. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penrose, CO
The top middle schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sky View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
2. Canon City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penrose, CO
The top elementary schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Sierra Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 555 Students
4. Penrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penrose, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penrose, CO has a total population of 4,159 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penrose, 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 Penrose, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penrose, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penrose, 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 Penrose, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penrose, CO
How many schools are in Penrose, CO?
Penrose, CO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,779 students in total.
How do schools in Penrose perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Penrose score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Penrose meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penrose?
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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Every school in Penrose
1 of 1 schools in Penrose carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Penrose. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.