Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80467

The schools serving zip code 80467 in Oak Creek, Colorado, include just two schools—Soroco High School (grades 9–12) and Soroco Middle School (grades 6–8)—both part of the South Routt School District No. Re 3 and sharing a single campus for roughly 170 students in grades 6 through 12. With no elementary or alternative schools in the zip code, students move from middle school to high school without changing locations. The district ranks 51st out of 115 Colorado districts, placing it in the middle of the state, but that district-level rating does not capture the full picture of what these two schools achieve.

Soroco Middle School is the clear academic standout, having earned a 5-star rating (95th percentile) in 2023–2024 and remaining a 4-star school at the 81st percentile in the latest ranking. Its ELA proficiency of 69.1% far exceeds the state's 44.7%, and math proficiency of 47.3% tops the state's 37.3%. Science proficiency is also strong at 60.9% versus the state's 36.4%. Soroco High School, meanwhile, shines in literacy and science—with 72% proficiency on SAT Reading/Writing and 51.9% on CMAS Science, well above state averages—and posts a standout 94.4% graduation rate versus the state's 85.6%. However, its math performance lags: SAT math proficiency is just 24% versus the state's 32%, and the school's rating slipped from 4 stars to 3 stars.

Families should keep in mind that these are very small schools, especially the high school with just 103 students, so year-to-year test score swings can be dramatic and should be interpreted cautiously. Chronic absenteeism, while below the state's 28.4%, still affects about one in four high school students and one in five middle school students. Both schools serve relatively low poverty populations, and the high school's 9.9 student–teacher ratio allows for personalized instruction. Overall, this district offers a strong middle school foundation and a high school that graduates students at an impressive rate, with high school math performance the clearest opportunity for improvement.