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Best Schools in Sanford, CO
Sanford, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,881 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanford, CO
The top high schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Alamosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Sanford Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanford, CO
The top middle schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centauri Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Ortega Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanford, CO
The top elementary schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manassa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
2. La Jara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Sanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
4. Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 504 Students
5. Alamosa Elementary School K-2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanford, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanford, CO has a total population of 1,256 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanford, 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 Sanford, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanford, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanford, 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 Sanford, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanford, CO
How many schools are in Sanford, CO?
Sanford, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,881 students in total.
How do schools in Sanford perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sanford score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanford?
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 Sanford
2 of 2 schools in Sanford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Sanford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.