Best Schools in Summit County, CO
Summit County, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,107 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Summit County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summit County, CO
The top high schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1132 Students
2. Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
3. West Grand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Grand School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Summit County, CO
The top middle schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summit County, CO
The top elementary schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Breckenridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 200 Students
2. Upper Blue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
3. Frisco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
4. Summit Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
5. Dillon Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
6. Silverthorne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. West Grand Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Grand School District No. 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summit County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summit County, CO has a total population of 31,055 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summit County, 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 Summit County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
62.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit County, 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 Summit County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summit County, CO
How many schools are in Summit County, CO?
Summit County, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,107 students in total.
How do schools in Summit County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Summit County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Summit County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summit County?
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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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Summit County
4 places in Summit County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Breckenridge (3)
- Frisco (3)
- Dillon (2)
- Silverthorne (1)
School districts (1)
- Summit School District No. Re 1 (9 schools)