Top 100 schools by reading proficiency in Colorado (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.
- 185Polaris Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 94%
- 279Aurora Quest K-8Aurora · Public ElementaryReading · math: 93% · 89%
- 389Parker Core KnowledgeParker · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 83%
- 482Evergreen High SchoolEvergreen · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 76%
- 585Zach Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 81%
- 683The Connect Charter SchoolPueblo · Charter MiddleReading · math: 90% · 77%
- 787Summit Middle Charter SchoolBoulder · Charter MiddleReading · math: 89% · 82%
- 880Fairview High SchoolBoulder · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 79%
- 979Monarch High SchoolLouisville · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 74%
- 1080Denver School of the ArtsDenver · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 72%
- 1186Challenge SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 88% · 85%
- 1285Hulstrom K-8Northglenn · Public ElementaryReading · math: 88% · 82%
- 1384Slavens K-8 SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 88% · 80%
- 1484Dennison Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 86%
- 1584Cory Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 83%
- 1687High Peaks Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 1772DSST: Cedar High SchoolDenver · Charter HighReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 1880Cherry Creek High SchoolGreenwood Village · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 79%
- 1982Traut Core Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 74%
- 2089The Classical Academy High SchoolColorado Springs · Charter HighReading · math: 87% · 72%
- 2179Rock Canyon High SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 72%
- 2281Jefferson Academy SecondaryBroomfield · Charter HighReading · math: 87% · 72%
- 2376Colorado Early Colleges Douglas CountyEnglewood · Charter HighReading · math: 87% · 67%
- 2479Fossil Ridge High SchoolFort Collins · Public HighReading · math: 86% · 68%
- 2565Village High SchoolColorado Springs · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 44.5%
- 2684Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public ElementaryReading · math: 84% · 80%
- 2777Arapahoe High SchoolCentennial · Public HighReading · math: 84% · 68%
- 2880D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High SchoolDenver · Public HighReading · math: 83% · 80%
- 2983Devinny Elementary SchoolLakewood · Public ElementaryReading · math: 83% · 76%
- 3079Ralston Valley Senior High SchoolArvada · Public HighReading · math: 83% · 72%
- 3181Cheyenne Mountain High SchoolColorado Springs · Public HighReading · math: 83% · 69%
- 3286Cheyenne Mountain Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 77%
- 3379Steck Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 72%
- 3483Parmalee Elementary SchoolIndian Hills · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 72%
- 3582Southern Hills Middle SchoolBoulder · Public MiddleReading · math: 82% · 68%
- 3676Boulder Community School/Integrated StudiesBoulder · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 67%
- 3779Mesa Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 62%
- 3865TCA College PathwaysColorado Springs · Charter HighReading · math: 82% · 57%
- 3976Steamboat Springs High SchoolSteamboat Springs · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 57%
- 4065New Vista High SchoolBoulder · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 37%
- 4171Boulder High SchoolBoulder · Public HighReading · math: 81% · 66%
- 4277Conifer Senior High SchoolConifer · Public HighReading · math: 81% · 65%
- 4379McAuliffe International SchoolDenver · Public MiddleReading · math: 80% · 74%
- 4483Cherry Hills Village Elementary SchoolCherry Hills Village · Public ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 70%
- 4576Thunderridge High SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public HighReading · math: 80% · 66%
- 4682Carson Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 77%
- 4777Chatfield High SchoolLittleton · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 69%
- 4880Lois Lenski Elementary SchoolCentennial · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 69%
- 4969Palmer Ridge High SchoolMonument · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 66%
- 5074Mountain Vista High SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 64%
- 5175Discovery Canyon Campus High SchoolColorado Springs · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 57%
- 5274Pine Creek High SchoolColorado Springs · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 56%
- 5374Air Academy High SchoolUsaf Academy · Public HighReading · math: 79% · 53%
- 5483Superior Elementary SchoolSuperior · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 80%
- 5582Kinard Core Knowledge Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public MiddleReading · math: 78% · 74%
- 5680Werner Elementary SchoolFort Collins · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 69%
- 5776DSST: Cedar Middle SchoolDenver · Charter MiddleReading · math: 78% · 65%
- 5886Littleton AcademyLittleton · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 64%
- 5978Manning Options SchoolLakewood · Public MiddleReading · math: 78% · 63%
- 6070Legend High SchoolParker · Public HighReading · math: 78% · 51%
- 6167Silver Creek High SchoolLongmont · Public HighReading · math: 78% · 51%
- 6283Ralston Elementary SchoolGolden · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 77%
- 6382Bradford K8 SouthLittleton · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 77%
- 6468DSST: Montview High SchoolDenver · Charter HighReading · math: 77% · 72%
- 6580William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 72%
- 6680New Emerson School at ColumbusGrand Junction · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 72%
- 6776Mountain View Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 68%
- 6880Broadmoor Elementary SchoolColorado Springs · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 67%
- 6978Swigert International SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 66%
- 7078Aspen High SchoolAspen · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 62%
- 7176Bromwell Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 62%
- 7274Hygiene Elementary SchoolLongmont · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 62%
- 7369East High SchoolDenver · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 60%
- 7471Chaparral High SchoolParker · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 57%
- 7575Lone Tree ElementaryLone Tree · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 57%
- 7666James Irwin Charter High SchoolColorado Springs · Charter HighReading · math: 77% · 57%
- 7772Dakota Ridge Senior High SchoolLittleton · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 57%
- 7873Telluride High SchoolTelluride · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 57%
- 7964Lewis-Palmer High SchoolMonument · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 56%
- 8072Manitou Springs High SchoolManitou Springs · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 47%
- 8179Steele Elementary SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 72%
- 8281Stone Mountain ElementaryHighlands Ranch · Public ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 69%
- 8384Platte River Charter AcademyHighlands Ranch · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 66%
- 8479Meiklejohn ElementaryArvada · Public ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 65%
- 8575Ben Franklin AcademyHighlands Ranch · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 60%
- 8676Foothill Elementary SchoolBoulder · Public ElementaryReading · math: 76% · 59%
- 8771Heritage High SchoolLittleton · Public HighReading · math: 76% · 57%
- 8869Golden High SchoolGolden · Public HighReading · math: 76% · 54%
- 8980Westerly Creek ElementaryDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 69%
- 9077Park Hill SchoolDenver · Public ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 68%
- 9176Timber Trail Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 57%
- 9276Eagle County Charter AcademyEdwards · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 56%
- 9370Erie High SchoolErie · Public HighReading · math: 75% · 54%
- 9474Lyons Middle/Senior High SchoolLyons · Public HighReading · math: 75% · 53%
- 9568Eads Elementary SchoolEads · Public ElementaryReading · math: 74.5% · 74.5%
- 9681Crest AcademySalida · Public MiddleReading · math: 74.5% · 64.5%
- 9774Buena Vista High SchoolBuena Vista · Public HighReading · math: 74.5% · 54.5%
- 9871Platte Canyon High SchoolBailey · Public HighReading · math: 74.5% · 44.5%
- 9955Fort Collins Montessori SchoolFort Collins · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 74.5% · 44.5%
- 10084Redstone Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public ElementaryReading · math: 74% · 70%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polaris Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 95% · 94% | 84.6 Top 10% | 94% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 2 | Aurora Quest K-8 Aurora · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 93% · 89% | 79.1 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 3 | Parker Core Knowledge Parker · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 92% · 83% | 88.6 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 4 | Evergreen High School Evergreen · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 76% | 81.5 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 909 |
| 5 | Zach Elementary School Fort Collins · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90% · 81% | 85.1 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 6 | The Connect Charter School Pueblo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 90% · 77% | 82.7 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 7 | Summit Middle Charter School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 89% · 82% | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 8 | Fairview High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89% · 79% | 80.3 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,863 |
| 9 | Monarch High School Louisville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89% · 74% | 79.1 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,431 |
| 10 | Denver School of the Arts Denver · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 89% · 72% | 79.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 1,044 |
| 11 | Challenge School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 88% · 85% | 86.2 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 12 | Hulstrom K-8 Northglenn · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 88% · 82% | 84.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 13 | Slavens K-8 School Denver · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 88% · 80% | 83.7 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 14 | Dennison Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 87% · 86% | 83.5 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 15 | Cory Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 87% · 83% | 84.1 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 16 | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87% · 82% | 86.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 17 | DSST: Cedar High School Denver · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 87% · 82% | 71.8 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 546 |
| 18 | Cherry Creek High School Greenwood Village · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87% · 79% | 79.8 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 3,852 |
| 19 | Traut Core Elementary School Fort Collins · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 87% · 74% | 82.1 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 20 | The Classical Academy High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 87% · 72% | 88.7 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 21 | Rock Canyon High School Highlands Ranch · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87% · 72% | 79.3 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 2,325 |
| 22 | Jefferson Academy Secondary Broomfield · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 87% · 72% | 81.3 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 696 |
| 23 | Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County Englewood · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 87% · 67% | 76.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,035 |
| 24 | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86% · 68% | 78.8 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 25 | Village High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.5% · 44.5% | 64.6 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 26 | Bear Creek Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84% · 80% | 84.1 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 27 | Arapahoe High School Centennial · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84% · 68% | 76.5 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,748 |
| 28 | D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School Denver · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 83% · 80% | 80.2 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 1,212 |
| 29 | Devinny Elementary School Lakewood · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83% · 76% | 82.6 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 30 | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83% · 72% | 78.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 1,875 |
| 31 | Cheyenne Mountain High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83% · 69% | 80.5 Top 10% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,275 |
| 32 | Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School Colorado Springs · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 82% · 77% | 86.4 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 33 | Steck Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82% · 72% | 79.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 34 | Parmalee Elementary School Indian Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 72% | 83.4 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 35 | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82% · 68% | 81.6 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 36 | Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 67% | 76.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 37 | Mesa Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82% · 62% | 79.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 38 | TCA College Pathways Colorado Springs · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 82% · 57% | 65.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 39 | Steamboat Springs High School Steamboat Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 57% | 76.4 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 871 |
| 40 | New Vista High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 37% | 65.4 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 41 | Boulder High School Boulder · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81% · 66% | 70.7 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,939 |
| 42 | Conifer Senior High School Conifer · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81% · 65% | 76.7 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 819 |
| 43 | McAuliffe International School Denver · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80% · 74% | 78.9 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,329 |
| 44 | Cherry Hills Village Elementary School Cherry Hills Village · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80% · 70% | 83.2 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 45 | Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80% · 66% | 75.8 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,820 |
| 46 | Carson Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79% · 77% | 82.1 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 47 | Chatfield High School Littleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 69% | 76.5 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,808 |
| 48 | Lois Lenski Elementary School Centennial · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79% · 69% | 79.5 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 49 | Palmer Ridge High School Monument · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 66% | 69.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,066 |
| 50 | Mountain Vista High School Highlands Ranch · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 64% | 74.4 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 2,169 |
| 51 | Discovery Canyon Campus High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 57% | 74.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,021 |
| 52 | Pine Creek High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 56% | 74.2 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,875 |
| 53 | Air Academy High School Usaf Academy · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79% · 53% | 73.8 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,380 |
| 54 | Superior Elementary School Superior · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78% · 80% | 82.8 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 55 | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78% · 74% | 82.2 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 56 | Werner Elementary School Fort Collins · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78% · 69% | 79.6 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 57 | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 78% · 65% | 75.9 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 58 | Littleton Academy Littleton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 78% · 64% | 85.5 Top 5% | 64% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 59 | Manning Options School Lakewood · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78% · 63% | 77.8 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 60 | Legend High School Parker · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78% · 51% | 70.3 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 2,206 |
| 61 | Silver Creek High School Longmont · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78% · 51% | 67.2 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,208 |
| 62 | Ralston Elementary School Golden · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77% · 77% | 82.8 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 63 | Bradford K8 South Littleton · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 77% · 77% | 82.3 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 64 | DSST: Montview High School Denver · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 77% · 72% | 68.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 65 | William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School Denver · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 77% · 72% | 79.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 66 | New Emerson School at Columbus Grand Junction · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77% · 72% | 80.3 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 138 |
| 67 | Mountain View Elementary School Colorado Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77% · 68% | 76.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 68 | Broadmoor Elementary School Colorado Springs · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 77% · 67% | 80.4 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 69 | Swigert International School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 66% | 77.7 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 673 |
| 70 | Aspen High School Aspen · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 62% | 77.8 Top 10% | 62% Math proficiency | 559 |
| 71 | Bromwell Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 62% | 75.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 72 | Hygiene Elementary School Longmont · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 62% | 73.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 73 | East High School Denver · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 60% | 68.8 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 2,476 |
| 74 | Chaparral High School Parker · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 57% | 71.1 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 2,007 |
| 75 | Lone Tree Elementary Lone Tree · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 77% · 57% | 75.2 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 76 | James Irwin Charter High School Colorado Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 77% · 57% | 66.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 77 | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 57% | 71.5 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,277 |
| 78 | Telluride High School Telluride · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 57% | 73.3 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 79 | Lewis-Palmer High School Monument · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 56% | 63.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 80 | Manitou Springs High School Manitou Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 47% | 71.6 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 81 | Steele Elementary School Denver · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76% · 72% | 79.1 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 82 | Stone Mountain Elementary Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 76% · 69% | 81.2 Top 10% | 69% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 83 | Platte River Charter Academy Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 76% · 66% | 83.5 Top 10% | 66% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 84 | Meiklejohn Elementary Arvada · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76% · 65% | 78.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 85 | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 76% · 60% | 74.6 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 956 |
| 86 | Foothill Elementary School Boulder · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76% · 59% | 76.1 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 87 | Heritage High School Littleton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76% · 57% | 70.6 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,748 |
| 88 | Golden High School Golden · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76% · 54% | 69.4 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,469 |
| 89 | Westerly Creek Elementary Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75% · 69% | 79.8 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 90 | Park Hill School Denver · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75% · 68% | 77.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 91 | Timber Trail Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75% · 57% | 76.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 92 | Eagle County Charter Academy Edwards · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 75% · 56% | 75.5 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 93 | Erie High School Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75% · 54% | 70.1 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,727 |
| 94 | Lyons Middle/Senior High School Lyons · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 75% · 53% | 73.5 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 95 | Eads Elementary School Eads · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.5% · 74.5% | 68.3 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 119 |
| 96 | Crest Academy Salida · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 74.5% · 64.5% | 80.5 Top 10% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 97 | Buena Vista High School Buena Vista · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.5% · 54.5% | 74.2 Top 25% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 98 | Platte Canyon High School Bailey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.5% · 44.5% | 70.5 Top 25% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 183 |
| 99 | Fort Collins Montessori School Fort Collins · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 74.5% · 44.5% | 55.3 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 100 | Redstone Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 74% · 70% | 83.5 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 398 |
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