For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 303 students in Collbran, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Collbran, CO are Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley Elementary School and Plateau Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Collbran, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Collbran have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Collbran, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Collbran, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Collbran, CO include Plateau Valley Junior High School, Plateau Valley Elementary School and Plateau Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Collbran?
4 public schools are located in Collbran.
What is the racial composition of students in Collbran?
Collbran public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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