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Schools in Cañon City · Fremont RE-1

Cañon City’s public schools outscore 57% of Colorado districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Cañon City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Cañon City’s districts is 22%, below the Colorado average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.

#105of 159 Colorado townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
41%
▼ 4 pts vs CO 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
22%
▼ 10 pts vs CO 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85%
▲ 2 pts vs CO 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.4K
▼ 3% vs CO $15.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.5
CO 16.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
2,679 students on the public path
In brief

Cañon City’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,444 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is Canon City High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Christian Academy (private) and Four Mile Adventist Christian (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cañon City’s grade

B− Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 57% of Colorado school districts, #105 of 159 Colorado towns. Graduation is above the Colorado average; test scores are below it.

Colorado school districts we grade (169)Better than 57%
Lower resultsHigher results
Colorado towns with similar household incomes (135)Better than 53%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,636 test results and a graduating class of 201 could put Cañon City anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Cañon City’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,638 in math, 1,635 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cañon City, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–84 schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−
9–12Canon City High SchoolFremont RE-1B

Cañon City’s public schools are run by Fremont RE-1, which also serves Brookside. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Fremont RE-1Grades PK–12 · 8 schools · 3,191 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (CO 16.3)
$15,444CO $15,889 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 44.9% · 1635 students tested
Math22%
State average 31.8% · 1638 students tested

Cañon City vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Cañon City’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Cañon CityBFremont RE-1

Every school in Cañon City

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cañon Cityby address
Harrison School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Canon City
C+
472 students13:1Rate it →
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Canon City
C+
319 students14:1Rate it →
Canon Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Canon City
A−
316 students15:1Rate it →
Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Canon City
B
254 students12:1Rate it →
Canon City Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Canon City
B
382 students17:1Rate it →
Canon City High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Canon City
B
936 students20:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Canon City
A−
Charter
250 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Canon Christian Academy
Grades K–12 · Canon City
Private · Religious
53 students8:1Rate it →
Four Mile Adventist Christian
Elementary · Grades 2–8 · Canon City
Private · Religious
19 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Cañon City’s schools

Are Cañon City’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Colorado: the public schools Cañon City children attend outscore 57% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #105 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cañon City in?

Fremont RE-1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,191 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Cañon City kids go to high school?

Canon City High School in Canon City, with 936 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Cañon City’s graduation rate?

85% of the class of 2023 in Fremont RE-1 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.

How much does Cañon City spend per student?

$15,444 in Fremont RE-1 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Cañon City?

Yes: Canon Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 53 students) and Four Mile Adventist Christian (religious, grades 2–8, 19 students). Cañon City also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.