Best Schools in South Platte, CO
South Platte, CO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,352 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in South Platte exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Platte, CO
The top high schools in South Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunderridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
2. Conifer Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
3. Castle View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Platte, CO
The top middle schools in South Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ranch View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students
2. West Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
3. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Platte, CO
The top elementary schools in South Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
2. West Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Roxborough Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 419 Students
4. Sedalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
5. Roxborough Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Platte, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Platte, CO has a total population of 354 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Platte, 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 Platte, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Platte, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Platte, 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 Platte, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Platte, CO
How many schools are in South Platte, CO?
South Platte, CO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,352 students in total.
How do schools in South Platte perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South Platte score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in South Platte exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Platte?
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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