For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,749 students in Fruita, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Fruita, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fruita, CO are Fruita Monument High School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruita, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fruita have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fruita, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruita Monument High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 Wildcat Ave
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Grades: 10-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1810 J 6 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Shelledy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 North Mesa
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Fruita 8/9 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 J Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Grades: 8-9
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Fruita Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 N Maple
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Grades: 6-7
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter School
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fruita, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fruita, CO include Fruita Monument High School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fruita, CO?
7 public schools are located in Fruita, CO.
What percentage of students in Fruita, CO go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Fruita, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fruita, CO?
Fruita, CO public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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