Best Schools in Wattenberg, CO
Wattenberg, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,007 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Wattenberg underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wattenberg, CO
The top high schools in Wattenberg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
2. Brighton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
3. Fort Lupton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wattenberg, CO
The top middle schools in Wattenberg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rodger Quist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Fort Lupton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
3. Overland Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wattenberg, CO
The top elementary schools in Wattenberg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brantner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
2. Leo William Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
3. Twombly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
4. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wattenberg, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wattenberg, CO has a total population of 307 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wattenberg, 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 Wattenberg, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wattenberg, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wattenberg, 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 Wattenberg, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wattenberg, CO
How many schools are in Wattenberg, CO?
Wattenberg, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,007 students in total.
How do schools in Wattenberg perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wattenberg score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Wattenberg underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wattenberg?
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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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations