Best Schools in University Hills, Denver, CO
University Hills, Denver, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,352 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in University Hills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Hills, Denver, CO
The top high schools in University Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherry Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Hills, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in University Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
2. Merrill Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
3. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Hills, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in University Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. Bradley International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
3. Holly Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
4. Iliff Preschool, Inc.
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iliff Preschool, Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Hills, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Hills, Denver, CO has a total population of 6,292 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Hills, Denver, 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 University Hills, Denver, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Hills, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Hills, Denver, 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 University Hills, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Hills, Denver, CO
How many schools are in University Hills, Denver, CO?
University Hills, Denver, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,352 students in total.
How do schools in University Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in University Hills score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in University Hills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Hills?
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: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations