Best Public Schools in Sanford, CO

The city of Sanford, Colorado is home to two schools - Sanford Elementary School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School, both of which serve the students of the Sanford School District No. 6. These schools have demonstrated consistent performance, with both earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Sanford Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade CMAS English Language Arts and Math assessments, exceeding state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 67.66%, indicating a high-need student population. Sanford Junior/Senior High School impresses with its 84.2% four-year graduation rate and low 1.9% dropout rate, as well as standout performance on PSAT and SAT reading and writing assessments, exceeding state averages.

Both schools face attendance challenges, with 27.7% of students chronically absent at both the elementary and high school levels. This suggests a need to address engagement and support for students. Additionally, the high percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients at both schools (67.66% at the elementary level and 54.88% at the high school level) highlight the importance of providing additional resources and support to address the needs of the district's economically disadvantaged student population.