Best Schools in Placerville, CO
Placerville, CO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,596 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Placerville greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Placerville, CO
The top high schools in Placerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Telluride High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Ridgway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
3. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Placerville, CO
The top middle schools in Placerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Telluride Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students
3. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Placerville, CO
The top elementary schools in Placerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
2. Telluride Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 239 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
4. Telluride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telluride School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 191 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Placerville, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Placerville, CO has a total population of 859 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Placerville, 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 Placerville, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Placerville, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Placerville, 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 Placerville, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Placerville, CO
How many schools are in Placerville, CO?
Placerville, CO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,596 students in total.
How do schools in Placerville perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Placerville score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Placerville greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Placerville?
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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