For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in 81650, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO are Graham Mesa Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Wamsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81650 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81650, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81650, CO Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Rifle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
81650, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81650, CO include Graham Mesa Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Wamsley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81650, CO?
4 public elementary schools are located in 81650, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81650, CO?
81650, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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