Best High Schools in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

High schools
2
Students
3,683
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ralston Valley Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students

2. Arvada West High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

Middle schools
2
Students
1,625
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oberon Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students

2. Drake Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,875
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Woods Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students

2. Stott Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students

3. Van Arsdale Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

4. Vanderhoof Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students

5. Fremont Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

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

Community Factors

Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO has a total population of 5,162 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

7,183

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

27.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,138 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

How many schools are in Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO?

Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,183 students in total.

How do schools in Ralston Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Ralston Valley score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Ralston Valley meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ralston Valley?

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 Ralston Valley, Arvada, CO

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Northwest Arvada, Arvada, CO

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Allendale Area, Arvada, CO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Woods, Golden, CO

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Scenic Heights, Arvada, CO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lamar Heights Area, Arvada, CO

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Kings Mill, Broomfield, CO

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bel Aire, Wheat Ridge, CO

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Applewood, Lakewood, CO

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations