Best Public Schools in Breckenridge, CO

The city of Breckenridge, Colorado is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Upper Blue Elementary School and Breckenridge Elementary School) and 1 high school (Summit High School) - serving students from the Summit School District No. Re 1. The data reveals that Breckenridge Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School are standout performers, ranking in the top 300 elementary schools in Colorado and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Breckenridge Elementary School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math on the CMAS assessments. The school is particularly strong in 5th grade science, with 42.9% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Upper Blue Elementary School also impresses, with 60.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state. The school's 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts scores are especially noteworthy, with 59.1% and 82.1% proficient or better, respectively.

While Summit High School has a more diverse student population, with 54.95% White, 40.02% Hispanic, and 1.41% African American students, the data suggests that racial diversity does not hinder academic performance. In fact, Summit High School and Upper Blue Elementary School, which have more balanced racial makeups, perform on par or better than the predominantly White Breckenridge Elementary School in many areas. This suggests that factors such as school resources, teaching quality, and socioeconomic status may play a more significant role in academic success than racial diversity alone.