Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80249

The 80249 zip code area in Colorado is home to 17 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the School District No. 1. The district is ranked 76 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, a charter high school that ranks 139 out of 328 Colorado high schools and has a 3-star rating. It boasts an 84.2% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores, outperforming the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School, a charter middle school that ranks 284 out of 469 Colorado middle schools and has a 2-star rating, with impressive CMAS test scores in English Language Arts and Math.

However, the data also reveals a wide range of academic performance across the schools, with some traditional public schools, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College, Vista Academy, and Legacy Options High School, struggling with low proficiency rates on state assessments. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.83% to 87.15%, indicate significant economic challenges faced by the student population, which likely contribute to the disparities in academic performance across the schools.