Best High Schools in Portland, CO

High schools
2
Students
2,069
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pueblo West High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students

2. Florence Jr./sr. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students

Best Middle Schools in Portland, CO

Middle schools
1
Students
577
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sky View Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Portland, CO

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,724
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cedar Ridge Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

2. Sierra Vista Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pueblo County School District 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

3. Fremont Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students

4. Penrose Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, CO

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

Community Factors

Portland, CO has a total population of 173 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Portland, CO

4,370

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portland, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

42.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

408 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Portland, CO

How many schools are in Portland, CO?

Portland, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,370 students in total.

How do schools in Portland perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Portland score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Portland meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portland?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Portland, CO

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Penrose, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Florence, CO

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Williamsburg, CO

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rockvale, CO

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Swallows, CO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brookside, CO

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lincoln Park, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Canon City, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pueblo West, CO

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Prospect Heights, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations