Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80835

The 80835 zip code area is home to three standout schools - Simla Elementary School, Simla High School, and Simla Junior High School - all part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J. These schools consistently outperform state and district averages in academic assessments, with Simla Elementary School and Simla High School standing out as particularly strong performers.

Simla Elementary School ranks 303 out of 933 Colorado elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It excels in CMAS/English Language Arts, CMAS/Math, and CMAS/Science, with 5th-grade students achieving 70.4% proficiency in science, far exceeding the state average of 33.9%. Simla High School, ranked 80 out of 349 Colorado high schools with a 4-star rating, also impresses with its SAT/Reading and Writing performance, where 11th-grade students scored 64% proficient, surpassing the state average of 58%. Additionally, Simla Junior High School, ranked 137 out of 485 Colorado middle schools with a 4-star rating, shines in CMAS/English Language Arts, particularly in 7th grade where students achieved 73.7% proficiency compared to the state average of 46.3%.

While the schools in the 80835 zip code area have a predominantly White student population, they serve diverse communities, with Hispanic students making up the second-largest racial group. The schools also vary in their free and reduced lunch rates, with Simla Elementary School having the highest at 64.46%. Overall, these schools demonstrate a consistent level of academic excellence, with potential areas for improvement in CMAS/Math and PSAT/Mathematics performance.