Top 10 Best Morgan County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,819 students in Morgan County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 159 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO are Lincoln High School, Wiggins High School and Weldon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Morgan County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Wiggins High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Weldon Valley Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Brush High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Wiggins Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #77.
Wiggins Middle School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Grades: 1-5
| 293 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Green Acres Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Grades: 1-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbine Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Grades: 1-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1111.
Brush Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Morgan High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #1313.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1414.
Fort Morgan Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Grades: PK-K
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 Ray Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morgan County, CO

Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Grades: 5-6
| 418 students
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO include Lincoln High School, Wiggins High School and Weldon Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County, CO?
17 public schools are located in Morgan County, CO.
What percentage of students in Morgan County, CO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County, CO?
Morgan County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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