Best Schools in Watkins, CO
Watkins, CO has 15 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,499 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Watkins don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watkins, CO
The top high schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Legacy Options 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 • 132 Students
2. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students
3. Prairie View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
4. Bennett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
5. Montbello 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 • 1130 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watkins, CO
The top middle schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
2. Otho E Stuart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watkins, CO
The top elementary schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aurora Quest K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
2. Harmony Ridge P-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 878 Students
3. Bennett Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
4. Southlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
5. High Point Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 716 Students
6. Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 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 - 8 • 828 Students
7. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watkins, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watkins, CO has a total population of 1,531 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watkins, 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 Watkins, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watkins, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watkins, 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 Watkins, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watkins, CO
How many schools are in Watkins, CO?
Watkins, CO has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,499 students in total.
How do schools in Watkins perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Watkins score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Watkins don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watkins?
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: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Watkins
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.