Best Schools in Ward, CO
Ward, CO has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,242 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Ward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward, CO
The top high schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Lyons Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 372 Students
3. Nederland Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Middle Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward, CO
The top middle schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
2. East Grand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
3. Casey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward, CO
The top elementary schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
2. Nederland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
3. Granby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
4. Jamestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 17 Students
5. Gold Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward, CO has a total population of 571 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward, 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 Ward, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward, 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 Ward, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward, CO
How many schools are in Ward, CO?
Ward, CO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,242 students in total.
How do schools in Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ward score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Ward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward?
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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