For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,391 students in 81520, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81520, CO are Mount Garfield Middle School, Clifton Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81520 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 81520, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81520, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Garfield Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81520, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81520, CO include Mount Garfield Middle School, Clifton Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81520, CO?
3 public schools are located in 81520, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81520, CO?
81520, CO public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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