For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 751 students in Conifer, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Conifer, CO are West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conifer, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Conifer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Conifer, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Conifer, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Conifer, CO include West Jefferson Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Conifer?
2 public elementary schools are located in Conifer.
What is the racial composition of students in Conifer?
Conifer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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