For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,592 students in Conifer, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 42 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Conifer, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Conifer, CO are Conifer Senior High School, West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conifer, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Conifer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Conifer, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conifer Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Conifer, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Conifer, CO include Conifer Senior High School, West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Conifer?
3 public schools are located in Conifer.
What percentage of students in Conifer go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Conifer are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Conifer?
Conifer public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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