The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
31%
Avg. Statewide: 27%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Colorado (2024)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
31%
(29 out of 93)
(29 out of 93)
- Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Rank: #4 of 1,779 (Top 1%)
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%) - Heritage Elementary School
Rank: #20 of 1,779 (Top 5%)
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%) - Stone Mountain Elementary School
Rank: #24 of 1,779 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Douglas County, CO Schools
Rank: #22.
30%
(26 out of 86)
(26 out of 86)
- Summit Middle Charter School
Rank: #5 of 1,779 (Top 1%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%) - High Peaks Elementary School
Rank: #6 of 1,779 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%) - Bear Creek Elementary School
Rank: #12 of 1,779 (Top 1%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Boulder County, CO Schools
Rank: #33.
21%
(4 out of 19)
(4 out of 19)
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