Best Schools in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
South Boulder, Boulder, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,525 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in South Boulder greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top high schools in South Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
2. Boulder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top middle schools in South Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Middle Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Southern Hills Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
The top elementary schools in South Boulder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
2. Mesa Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
3. Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
4. Community Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
5. Bixby School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bixby School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Boulder, Boulder, CO has a total population of 17,094 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Boulder, Boulder, 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 South Boulder, Boulder, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Boulder, Boulder, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Boulder, Boulder, 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 South Boulder, Boulder, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Boulder, Boulder, CO
How many schools are in South Boulder, Boulder, CO?
South Boulder, Boulder, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,525 students in total.
How do schools in South Boulder perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South Boulder score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in South Boulder greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Boulder?
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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- Projected: 52%
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