For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,212 students in Rio Blanco County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blanco County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker High School, Barone Middle School and Meeker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Blanco County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 River Road
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 South Jones Avenue
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 River Rd
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker High School, Barone Middle School and Meeker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Blanco County, CO?
5 public schools are located in Rio Blanco County, CO.
What percentage of students in Rio Blanco County, CO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rio Blanco County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blanco County, CO?
Rio Blanco County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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