Top 10 Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Colorado (2024)

A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 618 1,382 Avg. Improved Rank: 925

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Colorado (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Allies
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1382
(from 1,778 to 396)
Grades: 2-5
6275 Bridlespur Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-9
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
1690 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: PK-7
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Rank: #55.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1311
(from 1,707 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Rank: #66.
International Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1259
(from 1,655 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Rank: #77.
Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1248
(from 1,644 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
713 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Rank: #88.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1226
(from 1,622 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Rank: #99.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1141
(from 1,537 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
2925 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Rank: #1010.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: PK-12
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Doull Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1096
(from 1,492 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mathematics And Science Leadership Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1096
(from 1,492 to 396)
Grades: K-5
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Aguilar Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Rank: #1515.
Reach Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +867
(from 1,644 to 777)
Grades: PK-5
940 Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 668-9691
Rank: #1616.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +858
(from 1,254 to 396)
Grades: PK-5
880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Rank: #1717.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,433 to 579)
Grades: 6-12
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Rank: #1818.
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +841
(from 1,237 to 396)
Grades: K-5
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300
Rank: #1919.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +832
(from 1,609 to 777)
Grades: PK-5
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Rank: #2020.
Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +824
(from 1,706 to 882)
Grades: 6-8
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Rank: #2121.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +777
(from 1,279 to 502)
Grades: K-12
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Rank: #2222.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +752
(from 1,403 to 651)
Grades: 6-12
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Rank: #2323.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +715
(from 1,670 to 955)
Grades: PK-5
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,168 to 454)
Grades: PK-12
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,392 to 678)
Grades: 6-12
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Rank: #2626.
Elbert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +712
(from 1,603 to 891)
Grades: 6-12
24489 Main Street
Elbert, CO 80106
(303) 648-3030
Rank: #2727.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +707
(from 1,054 to 347)
Grades: PK-8
1067 South Hover St Pmb E235
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Rank: #2828.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +700
(from 1,537 to 837)
Grades: PK-5
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Rank: #2929.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +698
(from 1,412 to 714)
Grades: 6-8
209 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Rank: #3030.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +689
(from 1,403 to 714)
Grades: 6-8
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Rank: #3131.
Kemper Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +678
(from 1,282 to 604)
Grades: K-5
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Rank: #3232.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +661
(from 1,168 to 507)
Grades: PK-6
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Rank: #3333.
Kiowa Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +642
(from 1,403 to 761)
Grades: 6-8
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2785
Rank: #3434.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +634
(from 1,516 to 882)
Grades: 6-12
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Rank: #3535.
Colorado International Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +618
(from 1,254 to 636)
Grades: K-5
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 645-8063
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