For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 students in Paonia, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Paonia, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Paonia, CO are Paonia Elementary School and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paonia, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paonia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paonia, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paonia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Paonia, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paonia, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Paonia, CO include Paonia Elementary School and North Fork School Of Integrated Studies.
How many public schools are located in Paonia, CO?
2 public schools are located in Paonia, CO.
What percentage of students in Paonia, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Paonia, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paonia, CO?
Paonia, CO public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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